Osteoarthritis News
27/07/2011
Inflammation is the leading cause of back pain
More than 90% of back pain cases are a result of inflammation of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue....more
More than 90% of back pain cases are a result of inflammation of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue....more
21/01/2011
To prevent osteoarthritis think green
Green tea and broccoli have been known for centuries to have disease-preventive properties....more
Green tea and broccoli have been known for centuries to have disease-preventive properties....more
12/02/2009
If you want to prevent your joints from deteriorating, take chondroitin long-term
Our body produces chondroitin naturally and it can be found in connective tissue of cartilage and the cornea of our eyes. Chondroitin is responsible for building and maintaing our cartilage, keeping it elastic and giving us healthy joints. We start developing osteoarthritis when our body can no longer produce chondroitin in sufficient quantities, either because of aging or due to an excess of wear and tear of our joints....more
Our body produces chondroitin naturally and it can be found in connective tissue of cartilage and the cornea of our eyes. Chondroitin is responsible for building and maintaing our cartilage, keeping it elastic and giving us healthy joints. We start developing osteoarthritis when our body can no longer produce chondroitin in sufficient quantities, either because of aging or due to an excess of wear and tear of our joints....more
02/07/2008
Chondroitin and glucosamine an effective treatment for osteoarthritis and cartilage damage
In February 2006, the New England Journal of Medicine presented a study, which illustrated the effect of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. The results were compared with an anti-osteoarthritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug (painkiller), and a placebo. The study showed that patients suffering from moderate to severe osteoarthritis experienced a very pronounced positive effect from the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin. The NSAID osteoarthritis drug, however, did not have any significant effect on treatment. The study thus supports the use of glucosamine and chondroitin in combination rather than traditional osteoarthritis drugs for treating moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain. ...more
In February 2006, the New England Journal of Medicine presented a study, which illustrated the effect of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. The results were compared with an anti-osteoarthritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug (painkiller), and a placebo. The study showed that patients suffering from moderate to severe osteoarthritis experienced a very pronounced positive effect from the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin. The NSAID osteoarthritis drug, however, did not have any significant effect on treatment. The study thus supports the use of glucosamine and chondroitin in combination rather than traditional osteoarthritis drugs for treating moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain. ...more
