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How effective is infrared therapy for relieving arthritis pains?
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A little, maybe: The heat from infrared may be soothing, but in general anti-inflammatories, such as nonsteroidals are more beneficial.
Answered 8/7/2012
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Not very: Heat can provide some temporary help for arthritis pain but not much else.
Answered 3/26/2013
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