Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common of all the arthritic conditions today. OA is a joint disease related to aging and overuse causing a breakdown and eventually a loss of the cartilage in a joint. Cartilage is a protein that protects the ends of bones in a joint. OA affects mostly weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, ankles, and feet. However, the hands, shoulders, and spine are also at risk.

Causes and risk factors:

Signs and Symptoms:

Treatment

Glucosamine:

Glucosamine is found naturally in the body and is extremely effective in decreasing OA symptoms on a long-term basis. Glucosamine has been shown to rebuild cartilage and decrease joint deterioration with NO side-effects! NSAIDs, on the other hand, can cause stomach bleeding, intestinal damage, and liver failure. Glucosamine treats the culprit causing the problem, not just the symptoms.

What you should look for when shopping for Glucosamine:

***Be patient and you should feel a decrease in symptoms in 3-4 weeks as long as you have also incorporated rest, mild exercise, and weight loss (if needed) into your lifestyle.

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Allen Sadi from Physiotherapy Tips (www.physiotalk.com) Is:

• B.Sc Physiotherapy

• B.Sc Athletic Therapy

• Outstanding O.P.P.Q. member