Alternative Treatments

Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Pain Relief

Peer-Reviewed Article

Integrated medicine uses Western medicine and several alternative treatments, like acupuncture, Reiki, diet and supplements, and others to treat arthritis pain.

Doctor explaining diagnosis to his male patient.

Overview

Handful of supplements.

Summary of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Studies

Woman lying down receiving heat therapy on her back.

9 Easy Ways to Apply Heat to an Arthritic Joint

An acupuncturist is placing needles in a persons back

Acupuncture and Reiki Healing for Arthritis

Woman flexing her feet using a resistance band.

11 Ways to Relieve Pain Naturally

Bottles of supplements, one has spilled.

How Glucosamine and Chondroitin Help with Osteoarthritis

Illustration of person receiving heat therapy on their back

When and Why to Apply Heat to an Arthritic Joint

Doctor explaining diagnosis to his male patient.

Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Pain Relief

Group performing tai chi in the park.

Tai Chi and Yoga for Arthritis

Supplement bottles with a few pills spilled out onto the table

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements for Osteoarthritis

Medical illustration of the different types of heat and cold therapies

Applying Heat vs. Cold to an Arthritic Joint

Open view of a freezer with various types of ice packs

3 Types of Cold Packs for Arthritis

Masseuse working on the lower back of a person in a massage chair.

Manual Therapies for Arthritis Pain

Illustrated skeleton showing view of range of motion of the shoulder joint

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Side Effects

Illustration of the types of cold therapy and vasoconstricted blood vessels

When and Why to Apply Cold to an Arthritic Joint

Vegetable stir fry in a pan

Integrative Arthritis Therapies and Nutrition

Several knobs of ginger

Add Ginger to Help Arthritis Pain

Video

Ingredients for an ice pack including water, food coloring, rubbing alcohol, and freezer bags.

Video: How to Make a Gel Ice Pack

Water and styrofoam cup to make ice massager.

Video: How to Make an Ice Massage Applicator

Mason jars of rice or oatmeal to fill sock.

Video: How to Make a Homemade Heat Pack

Woman grabbing an ice pack out of the freezer.

Video: How to Make 5 Quick and Easy Ice Packs

Mason jar of capsaicin cream, 30 minutes in the fridge

Video: Reduce Arthritis Inflammation with this Homemade Cream

Gel pack on the knee

How to Use Ice Therapy for Knee Arthritis Pain Relief Video

Electric heating pad

How to Apply Heat Therapy for Knee Arthritis Pain Relief Video

Adhesive gel pack

How to Use Heat Therapy for Hip Pain Relief Video