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Article Title: Does Chondroitin Osteoarthritis Treatment Really Work?
Author: Gilbert Lowe
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Word Count: 455
Keywords: chondroitin osteoarthritis, chondroitin osteoarthritis treatment,
supplement
Author's Email Address: [email protected]
Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com
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The odds of suffering from at least one painful joint increases dramatically,
as people age, because cartilage naturally decreases. Over time, the cartilage
between the bones simple wears thin or disappears altogether. The result can
drastically reduce quality of life as the condition progressively worsens.
Looking for a less aggressive approach, many patients want to know: does
chondroitin osteoarthritis treatment really work?
Osteoarthritis can affect anyone in any joint of the body. However, aging
generally finds the disease in the knee, hip, spine or finger. Wherever the
cartilage disappears, it can be extremely painful, resulting in reduced
mobility and stiffness. Unfortunately, there is no cure. Eventually many
patients must undergo more aggressive treatment other than chondroitin for
osteoarthritis.
Some of the surgical alternatives are:
- Joint replacement
- Cleaning around the joint
- Realigning the joint
- Fusing joints together
All of these surgical treatments have been known to relieve the pain for many,
but mobility issues and recovery time are still a problem. For example, fusing
joints together may prevent the rubbing of the bones together, but range of
movement is always a sacrifice.
Other treatments may include low impact exercises, over-the- ounter pain
killers, or stronger prescription drugs. However, none of them prevent the
slow decline of cartilage between the joints. It is all meant for pain
control. But, what if chondroitin osteoarthritis treatment really works?
Chondroitin osteoarthritis treatment is not a drug meant to control pain.
Instead, the supplement purposes to slow, stop, or reverse degeneration of
cartilage in the joints. Of course, it would be remiss to simply suggest
self-diagnosing and taking a supplement. Osteoarthritis is a serious disease
that should be monitored by a trusted physician.
However, with close monitoring to check for possible side effects, the benefits
of chondroitin arthritis treatment have been scientifically studied with
evidence of success. According to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
in an article placed with MayoClinic . com, pain and the need for medication
have been reduced. In addition, mobility has improved.
In controlled studies since the 1980's, the symptoms seem to improve over a
period of 6-24 months. However, the article does not mention an improvement in
the amount of cartilage between the joints, nor if patients undergoing
chondroitin osteoarthritis treatment will still need a more invasive treatment
at a later date.
In summary, anyone with recurrent joint pain needs to consult a physician to
make sure of what is going on within the body. If this joint disease is
diagnosed, discuss the options for pain control and mobility, including
chondroitin osteoarthritis treatment.
Gilbert Lowe has been dealing with arthritis for more than 40 years. You can
see how he manages Arthritis at http://www.leonalowe.com
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