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I want to know my options for treating joint pain?
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Several: Options for joint pain: activity modification (avoid activities that aggravate the pain); anti-inflammatory medication; cortisone injection; weight loss if you are over-weight (for lower extremity joint pain).
Answered 3/3/2019
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Too many to list: There are many many options to management of joint pain. They include physical methods such as pt, exercises, yoga, medication methods such as antiinflamatories, both prescription and herbal based, weight management, alternatives like acupuncture, mindbody techniques, even dietary approaches to decreasing inflammation. See a physiatrist.
Answered 4/5/2012
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