More People Using Alternatives for Arthritis

A new study from the University of Canberra had looked at over 7,800 adults and discovered that 24% use alternative therapies.

According to Professor Laurie Brown, National Center for Social Economic Modeling at the University noted that the study had observed five conditions; asthma, arthritis, osteoarthritis, heart disease and diabetes.

The alternative therapies found in the study had included vitamins and mineral supplements, natural or herbal remedies which did include homeopathy.

Women who were over the age of sixty with osteoporosis and arthritis had used alternative therapies the most.

Nearly 40% of people with osteoporosis had used alternative products either by themselves or with prescription medications.

In the case of arthritis findings had shown 22% used alternative therapies only, 22% used medications only and 16% had used a combination of alternative and conventional medicine.

This study is published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.

There are numerous alternative therapies for arthritis. Some of these include the following:

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be especially effective in the treatment of arthritis, it's symptoms and treats both genetic and none genetic forms of arthritis. Chiropractic undertakes the realistic issue of getting the body to move freely. Upon the body being properly aligned with minimal restrictions, the use of pain relieving medications greatly reduces and at times eliminates the need for the medication.

Chiropractors employ numerous therapies to aide arthritis these include massage, nutrition, herbal recommendations, exercises and more.

Acupuncture

The use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs has had success in treating arthritis especially rheumatoid arthritis. There have been numerous researches which demonstrate that acupuncture releases endorphins (body's natural pain killer). Even though the release may be brief, the releasing of them aides in chronic discomfort and improves mood.

Reflexology

Reflexology can be a wonderful thing for those who suffer with arthritis. Reflexology calms the entire body and brings deep relaxation this in total can decrease arthritis pain. Reflexology will improve circulation and is good for many forms of arthritis.