Osteoarthritis

Cervical Osteoarthritis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:13:34 -0800

Pain from Cervical Osteoarthritis

Just as in the lumbar spine, the facet joints in the cervical spine can degenerate and lead to osteoarthritis of the cervical spine. The pain associated with osteoarthritis tends to:

Effectiveness of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:09:00 -0800

Osteoarthritis treatments

Conventional medicine does not yet have a proven treatment to stop or slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The nutritional supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, have emerged as a treatment alternative for some patients suffering from osteoarthritis pain.

Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:13:34 -0800

More Osteoarthritis Info:

Osteoarthritis Causes

Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

Facet Joint Disorders

Osteoarthritis Complete Treatment Guide

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:13:34 -0800

Osteoarthritis of the Spine Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Osteoarthritis (also called facet joint osteoarthritis or spinal arthritis) occurs when the cartilage that line the facet joints in the spine deteriorate, allowing the bones to rub directly against each other. This video provides information on facet joint disorders, bone spurs, and osteoarthritis anatomy, causes, and treatment options.

Osteoarthritis Treatments: Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:09:00 -0800

For patients who have evidence of osteoarthritis in their spine (as seen on an x-ray) and who have had other causes of back pain and neck pain ruled out by their health care provider, glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate may be a treatment option.

While glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin have been taken orally since the 1960’s in Europe, it is only recently that these supplements have been used in the United States as an alternative treatment for osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease.

Pool Therapy to Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:47 -0800

Practical Point
Some osteoarthritis patients refer to pool therapy as a form of "floating traction", allowing them to stretch their spine and loosen and flex joints in a way that would be impossible on a mat.

Pool therapy for osteoarthritis

Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Spine

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:13:34 -0800

More Osteoarthritis Info:

Osteoarthritis Causes

Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis Treatments

Facet Joint Disorders