“Evaluate all alternative treatments with a critical eye and follow the advice of your doctor,” warns Aurelia Koby, president of the joint and muscle aids by IMAK. “Mild to moderate exercise is an important part of most arthritis treatment plans. Exercise can help improve flexibility and reduce pain in the long term. For arthritis sufferers, it truly is a case of ‘use it or lose it.’ Today people with arthritis are combining exercise and Traditional Chinese Medicine (like acupuncture or massage) to help relieve pain.

Many patients are asking, “How can I prevent the joint deformity associated with arthritis?” It’s bad enough that you’re suffering the pain on the inside, let alone exhibiting the unsightly bumps and crooked, protruding lumps associated with arthritic hands. One study (Scott J. Zashin, M.D., 1998) indicates that TNF Blockers, such as Enbrel, Remicade and Humira, are most effective at halting the progression of arthritis.

Researchers found that while 25% of patients on Methotrexate achieved clinical remission, 70% of the patients who did not respond to Methotrexate had success with the other three drugs. Of course, the drugs are far from a cure, but rather serve as a pain management tool for those who suffer most.

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