Q. I would like to tell others what has helped me. My doctor told me I am riddled with osteoarthritis. He didn’t have a magic bullet for me, but suggested I might try massage.
I have been getting a full body massage every two weeks since and have thrown away all the pain pills, narcotics included, plus the pain patches. It has been such a relief!
A. The medications that are prescribed for osteoarthritis leave a lot to be desired.
NSAIDs for joint pain can be hard on the stomach and the cardiovascular system. Narcotics have a whole set of other disadvantages. And that doesn’t even begin to describe the use of prednisone.
Non-drug approaches such as massage, water therapies and supervised exercise can be helpful in maintaining function and reducing joint pain. Thanks for sharing your success.
Each person will need to find the approach that works best. We discuss some of the more popular natural approaches in our Guide to Alternatives for Arthritis, and we are glad to learn about your success with massage.
