A New Option For Joint Pain
Currently, joint pain and the quest for relief is a growing issue that is getting more and more attention.
Along with glucosamine and chondroitin, there is now another product available to help relieve joint pain.
This third choice, known as cetylated fatty acids or CFAs, has been shown to work well in conjunction with a daily regimen of glucosamine or chondroitin treatment.
Available as both a cream and an oral supplement, research is showing promising results in the treatment of joint pain and stiffness when treated with cetylated fatty acids.
One such study, led by University of Connecticut researcher William Kraemer, Ph.
D.
, and reported in the April 2004 issue of Journal of Rheumatology, tested the arthritis cream Celadrin against placebo treatments in 40 patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Celadrin is made in both a cream and supplement form and contains those promising CFAs.
"The scientific findings were quite impressive and are very encouraging," Kraemer said in a news release.
"These findings show that a topical cream can be a very effective and viable alternative.
It is exceptionally impressive that 100% of the patients using Celadrin topical cream reported significant benefit when compared to the placebo group, with no reported side effects.
" The results of this study on CFAs done in 2004 showed that many different types of aches and pains in various areas were relieved.
Every patient that used the arthritis cream reported reduced pain.
Patients with elbow osteoarthritis had a 20% to 30% improvement in muscle endurance with the arthritis cream.
Patients with wrist osteoarthritis had a 25% to 40% improvement in muscle endurance.
Patients with knee osteoarthritis had 12% improvement in stair-climbing ability, which is very encouraging.
They also had a 16.
5% improvement in balance and strength, with a 3.
5% improvement in range of motion.
Some of these numbers may appear to be small; however, for those people living with joint pain and arthritis, the reality of even a small improvement can make a significant difference in quality of life.
One of the biggest advantages of using treatment with CFAs is that there have been no reported side effects.
The lack of contraindications with other medications is promising, although it is always best to consult your physician before starting any new medication or supplement.
As people use the cream or the supplement, they are finding more and more relief.
Many find that they have noticeable improvement after 30 days of use.
As they continue to use the products they have better and better results, still with no side effects! Those who are afflicted with arthritis know that every little bit of pain relief goes a long way.
Many have found that they are enjoying a better quality of life every day as they are able to move around with less pain and stiffness in their joints.
The supplements and creams using CFAs are not claiming to be be a cure for arthritis; they are simply helping people to get back to their more active lifestyles.
Maybe people can still have their happily ever after, sans joint pain.
Along with glucosamine and chondroitin, there is now another product available to help relieve joint pain.
This third choice, known as cetylated fatty acids or CFAs, has been shown to work well in conjunction with a daily regimen of glucosamine or chondroitin treatment.
Available as both a cream and an oral supplement, research is showing promising results in the treatment of joint pain and stiffness when treated with cetylated fatty acids.
One such study, led by University of Connecticut researcher William Kraemer, Ph.
D.
, and reported in the April 2004 issue of Journal of Rheumatology, tested the arthritis cream Celadrin against placebo treatments in 40 patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Celadrin is made in both a cream and supplement form and contains those promising CFAs.
"The scientific findings were quite impressive and are very encouraging," Kraemer said in a news release.
"These findings show that a topical cream can be a very effective and viable alternative.
It is exceptionally impressive that 100% of the patients using Celadrin topical cream reported significant benefit when compared to the placebo group, with no reported side effects.
" The results of this study on CFAs done in 2004 showed that many different types of aches and pains in various areas were relieved.
Every patient that used the arthritis cream reported reduced pain.
Patients with elbow osteoarthritis had a 20% to 30% improvement in muscle endurance with the arthritis cream.
Patients with wrist osteoarthritis had a 25% to 40% improvement in muscle endurance.
Patients with knee osteoarthritis had 12% improvement in stair-climbing ability, which is very encouraging.
They also had a 16.
5% improvement in balance and strength, with a 3.
5% improvement in range of motion.
Some of these numbers may appear to be small; however, for those people living with joint pain and arthritis, the reality of even a small improvement can make a significant difference in quality of life.
One of the biggest advantages of using treatment with CFAs is that there have been no reported side effects.
The lack of contraindications with other medications is promising, although it is always best to consult your physician before starting any new medication or supplement.
As people use the cream or the supplement, they are finding more and more relief.
Many find that they have noticeable improvement after 30 days of use.
As they continue to use the products they have better and better results, still with no side effects! Those who are afflicted with arthritis know that every little bit of pain relief goes a long way.
Many have found that they are enjoying a better quality of life every day as they are able to move around with less pain and stiffness in their joints.
The supplements and creams using CFAs are not claiming to be be a cure for arthritis; they are simply helping people to get back to their more active lifestyles.
Maybe people can still have their happily ever after, sans joint pain.
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