Natural Treatment for Osteoarthritis

If you suffer from arthritis, natural treatment can help. Dr. Hanson, an acupuncturist and naturopathic doctor who treats arthritis in New York City, uses safe and effective holistic remedies, including acupuncture, herbs and homeopathy, for arthritis relief to reduce pain and improve mobility. Call 917-267-9355 today to schedule an appointment at his Manhattan location.

Acupuncture for Arthritis

Acupuncture is a treatment of choice for chronic pain conditions and arthritis is no exception. Regular acupuncture for arthritis can reduce pain and stiffness and increase mobility and quality of life. Acupuncture needles are commonly placed not only in local points where the pain is, but also in "distal" points. These are points on different parts of the body that have been found to reduce pain in the local area. For example, a patient with arthritis of the knee will have acupuncture needles placed in her knee but may also have a needle placed in the ear.

Homeopathy for Arthritis

The natural treatment of arthritis should include homeopathy. A single specially-processed plant or mineral may be indicated based on the character of the pain, the location of the pain, what conditions make it better or worse (such as weather, motion, postion, temperature and many other factors), constitutional factors (for instance, appetite, thirst, sleep habits, etc.) and other health issues that the patient may be experiencing concomitantly. If the right homeopathic remedy is found, improvement can be dramatic.

Nutritional Supplements for Arthritis

Conventional medical treatments for arthritis focus on relieving pain. While this may be effective in the short-term, joints continue to deteriorate. Treating osteoarthritis naturally with nutritional supplements differs in that they supply the building blocks for cartilage and the nutritional cofactors your body requires to turn those building blocks into cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a component of cartilage. Supplementing with glucosamine has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness. SAMe is another building block of cartilage and an important supplement for osteoarthritis. Other nutrients that have been shown to benefit arthritis sufferers are niacinamide, vitamins B6, C and E, and the minerals selenium and boron.

Lifestyle factors for Arthritis

The progression of osteoarthritis is related to overuse and misuse of the joints. Physical injury can predispose a joint to arthritis. Being overweight can present a chronic stress on joints and losing weight should be part of any treatment plan if you are overweight and suffering from arthritis. Similarly, weak muscles can't support the joints properly, predisposing a person to joint degeneration, so exercise is also an important part of the holistic treatment of osteoarthritis.

If you are suffering with arthritis and are interested in natural treatment options, make an appointment today. If you do not live in the New York City tri-state area, but are still interested in treating arthritis naturally, phone consultations are available. Please call 917-267-9355 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .