Many people suffering from arthritis pain find relief with glucosamine!

Arthritis is a general term meaning “joint inflammation”. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). There are several causes for OA, such as trauma as a child or young adult, postural imbalances, repetitive stress, and heavy manual labor to name a few. It is also possible that long standing vertebral subluxation complexes may cause degenerative joint disease or arthritis.

There are two major classifications of arthritic conditions, inflammatory (such as rheumatoid arthritis), and non-inflammatory (such as osteoarthritis). The most common medical treatment for OA is over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. NSAIDs have many side effects with chronic use, such as ulcers.

Most American are familiar by now with a natural supplement called glucosamine. It is a very good alternative to NSAIDs for controlling joint pain. Many studies on glucosamine versus ibuprofen have been performed, and they reveal that after 6 weeks glucosamine actually works better for joint pain relief than ibuprofen.

Acupuncture is greatly efficient in controlling arthritis symptoms and especially in conjunction with glucosamine as a natural supplement. Call 651-388-8294 for a free phone or in person consultation with Dr. Jay Greenberg DC Board Certified Acupuncturist.