Joint pain by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Joint pain has many causes, from trauma to degenerative conditions, to infection. Before you take any natural supplements, have a medical exam to make sure there are no serious diseases causing the joint pain.

Joint Power Rx
Formulated by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Because joint pain is so debilitating, Glucosamine and Chondroitin alone are often not enough. This powerful joint formula includes several additional herbal extracts and nutrients that play a role in joint health.  

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Cause of joint pain
Joint pain has many causes, from trauma to degenerative conditions, to infection. Before you take any natural supplements, have a medical exam to make sure there are no serious diseases causing the joint pain.

Arthritis joint pain
Arthritis joint pain is the most common cause of joint pain in older people. In this case the joint pain is due to osteoarthritis, or wear and tear of the cartilage and supporting tissues.

Joint pain relief
Relief of joint pain depends on the cause of joint pain. If the joint pain is due to osteoarthritis, doctors often recommend acetaminophen or NSAIDs. However, some people get relief with the combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and other natural supplements.

Knee joint pain
Pain in the knee joint could be due to an injury to the knee, a tear, a fracture, an autoimmune condition, or osteoarthritis.

Hip joint pain
Two very serious causes of hip pain are fractures and insufficient blood flow to the hip (aseptic necrosis). Common causes of hip pain include arthritis -- often felt in the front part of the thigh or in the groin. Bursitis -- inflammation of the bursae that sit on the outside of the hip joints You may feel pain when you get up from a chair, walk, climb stairs, and drive. Tendonitis from repetitive or strenuous activity. A strain or sprain; and low-back pain such as sciatica.

NSAIDs for Joint pain - joint pain medication
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs) are used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, NSAIDs do not cure arthritis and will help relieve pain only as long as you continue to take them. NSAIDs may possibly interfere with healing of joints after an injury.

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Joint Pain emails
Q. I read your site about Motrin. After a viral infection, I have a severe joint pain and swelling all over my joints --- big and small joints. My rheumatologist told me to take prednisone, I refused to take it. I am wondering what is the best alternative medicine which could help to reduce swelling and joints pain without a lot of side effects. I am very sensitive to medicine. Currently I am taking Motrin every night (200 mg) in order to sleep.
   A. Certain herbs and nutrients are good for joint health, but it is difficult to predict in any individual case which joint pain product will work.

Q. My dog limps and I think he has joint pain. I am looking at getting a product to relieve my dog's arthritis. I believe the ingredients in Joint Power Rx are safe for a dog. If so, can you tell me how much a 60 lb dog should take.
   A. Different dog breeds may metabolize herbs and supplements differently, but, as a rough guideline, one or two capsules a day appears reasonable. Your dog's veterinarian may also be able to guide you.

Q. Can you recommend a natural product for crepitus of the knees, wrists and shoulders. There is no joint pain but
just a lot of creaking.
   A. We don't know if glucosamine, chondroitin, or a combination product will work or not. It is difficult to predict if any supplements will work, but natural options for joint health are worth a try for a few weeks to see if there is a response.