Natural Remedies for Osteoarthritis: What Does and Doesn't Work
When you’re living with osteoarthritis (OA) pain that can’t be managed with conventional treatments alone, you may consider complementary therapies, too. “Traditional medicine is important,” says Deborah Ballard, M.D., a physician at Duke Integrative Medicine in Durham, NC. But it’s only one tool in the toolbox. Your best bet is to visit an integrative clinic, where you can get a customized healing plan, Dr. Ballard suggests. And whatever you decide to try—even if it’s an OTC supplement—always (always!) talk to your primary care physician first. Here’s what is and isn’t wo...
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