The Most Effective Treatment for Osteoarthritis Isn’t a Pill or Surgery

By Clodagh Toomey – SciTechDaily

Stiff knees, sore hips, and the persistent ache of joint pain are often seen as a normal part of aging. Yet osteoarthritis, the most widespread joint disease in the world, is not being managed in a way that reflects what the evidence shows, according to many experts.

The most effective treatment does not come from medication or surgery. It comes from movement. Despite this, health systems in many countries still fail to steer patients toward exercise, even though it is proven to protect joints and reduce pain.