Should a young runner take glucosamine chondroitin?
You can, but... Glucosamine & chondroitin might help w osteoarthritis pain; the american academy of orthopedic surgeons recommend against prescription of these for knee oa as a randomized controlled trial showed no benefit; there is no evidence at present to show they can prevent future joint problems; train intelligently to avoid injuries; you can try g/c, but note they will be of theoretical benefit. Good luck!
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I have spinal stenosis, lately having hip pain that goes to groin, knee and down my leg. It's worse when walking, which I do daily. Dr said could be arthritis and said to take glucosamine/chondroitin. That doesn't help, any suggestions? Is this related to
Groin. I would see an orthopedic surgeon. You should have x-rays of your pelvis/hip. If the xray shows arthritis you can get a hip joint steroid injection under fluoroscopy or ultra sound guidance and physical therapy. If this doesn't work than it might be a spine problem. .
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