Tell Us: Have You Tried an Alternative/Complementary Treatment for Your Osteoarthritis?

Alternative and complementary treatments have gained popularity. Researchers have begun studying detailed patterns of alternative/complementary medicine use. In other words, which alternative or complementary treatments are used the most?

According to a CDC study, fibromyalgia patients used complementary treatments more than people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or chronic joint symptoms. More than 50% of study participants used over-the-counter topical pain medications, while more than 35% drew from spirituality or meditation and 19% had used a chiropracter. Have you tried an alternative/complementary treatment for your osteoarthritis? Share your alternative treatment story.

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