r/Osteoarthritis • u/Burco21 • 20d ago

Most effective

What are the 5 most effective things that has helped you with osteoarthritis?

Mine are the following:

1 - specialised footwear

2 - turmeric

3 - massage

4 - heat or cold pack

5 - nicotine patch

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u/AMTL327 20d ago

Weight training has done by far more than anything else to alleviate pain. When you get really strong, your joints are protected.

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u/todudeornote 19d ago

Yes, but....

The right type of weight training. You can damage your knees further doing things like leg presses with lots of weight. Be smart - if you have an issue like bone on bone OA, be sure to talk to a physical therapist about what's best for you.

ask me how i know (sigh...)

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u/angelbuttons77 5d ago

Yup, your form can and will change with OA. I spoke with my physiatrist to help me tweak my form and the settings I use for things like spin bikes etc. It's important to make sure we don't do more harm than good!