16 Non-drug Treatments for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

Do you shy away from drugs used to treat osteoarthritis? Are you afraid to take pills because of possible side effects? Non-drug treatments for osteoarthritis have gained popularity. American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines for treating hip osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis list 16 non-drug treatments.

Self-management programs, assistive devices for activities of daily living, exercise, physical therapy and joint protection are just a sampling of what's on the list of non-drug treatments for hip and knee osteoarthritis. You will want to do what works best for you -- what's most effective for managing osteoarthritis symptoms and what's most safe. If you are looking for alternatives to drugs, discuss your options with your doctor. Learn more in 16 Non-drug Treatments for Hip and Knee OA.

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