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Overcoming
Osteoarthritis

One in five American adults has
osteoarthritis. How can you live fully,
with minimal joint pain?

13 Tips for Osteoarthritis

4 Strategies for Living Well With Osteoarthritis

1Exercises to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain & Stiffness
The right exercise takes stress off your joints. What should you do? How
do you start? Try these 8 exercises for women with osteoarthritis.

2Treatments for Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
From simple pain relievers to prescription drugs or surgery, know all of
your options for treating osteoarthritis pain.

3Stress Reduction to Improve Your Osteoarthritis
Yes, there is a link between stress and osteoarthritis pain. Understand the mind/body connection. Learn to manage stress -- and ease your pain.

4Assistive Devices Ease Daily Life With Osteoarthritis
Simple devices for people with osteoarthritis can help you bathe, cook,
clean, and get dressed with relative ease. Find 4 tips for every room.

Alternative Therapy for Osteoarthritis

Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Can Supplements Ease the Pain?
Glucosamine and chondroitin are the building blocks for cartilage, and ease pain for some people with osteoarthritis. Who can they help? Who can they hurt?


Acupuncture & Mind-Body Therapies for Osteoarthritis
Is alternative therapy right for you? Mind-body therapy, acupuncture, and bioelectric therapy are growing in popularity. Find out why.

What helps your joint pain the most?

  • Pain relievers
  • Exercise
  • Weight loss
  • None of the above