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Try New Cartilage Regeneration Supplements

New supplements which regenerate the damaged cartilage and prevent further damage have become popular in Western countries. The supplements are Glucosamine, Chondritin, and MSM. It is advised to try these supplements and to discontinue usage if no improvement is noticed after 3 months. These supplements are also widely being prescribed for athletes and sportsmen. Glucosamine is made out of shellfish extracts so people who have allergies need to be cautious. A daily calcium and Vitamin C supplement is also recommended by most doctors for people showing signs of arthritis.

Try Native Indian Remedies for Arthritis

In India a Dechane remedy called ‘Remorin’ is being used and is made of natural herbs. Most Indians widely resort to Ayurvedic therapy for relief from arthritis. Ayurvedic medicine- “Maha Yograj Guggulu” along with’Kshirabala’ is also helpful. In addition most Ayurvedic clinics use specially formulated herbal oils for massages.

Dietary Changes Reducing the intake of fats and sugars helps reduce weight and will lessen the burden on your bones relieving symptoms. Foods rich in calcium and Vitamin C like dairy products and citrus fruits are also highly recommended. Intake of fish and fish oil has also been proven to relieve arthritis symptoms.

Lifestyle and Exercise Changes Obesity has long been known to be the culprit for osteoarthritis of the knee. Weight reduction is recommended for patients who are overweight and have early signs of osteoarthritis of the hands. Try to maintain an active lifestyle with exercise like walking, cycling or yoga. Using light weights will also help to tone up your muscles and strengthen your bones. Exercises like squatting and other joint bending exercises are also useful.

Dealing with Arthritis Pain

• Apply any pain killer ointment or oil.
• Apply hot or cold pack as it suits you, or try both alternatively
• Rest the aching joint on a pillow and relax.
• As a first step, rest, heat/cold applications, and pain creams can be helpful.
• Pain medications and anti-inflammatory medicines give temporary relief.
• Soaking the joints in bearably hot water with bath salts or ordinary salt also gives relief. Alternating hot and cold packs also help.
• Tea made from alfalfa seeds helps arthritis.
• Some patients get significant relief of pain symptoms by dipping their hands in hot wax (paraffin) dips in the morning (coating the painful joints).
• Ayurvedic massage by trained masseurs rejuvenates the body and reduces mild arthritis

Finally Consult your Doctor if all else fails Your doctor will be able to perform diagnostic tests to assess the extent and severity of your arthritis. Be very cautious though if total joint replacement surgery is recommended. This is one of the most painful surgeries and if rehabilitation/physical therapy is not performed correctly then the pain and suffering might be prolonged. In addition most joint transplants have a limited life and you might end going in for a 2nd surgery within about 10 years.