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GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE

GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE Video

A popular over the counter pair of supplements used by millions for osteoarthritis has been called into question in new research.

We’re talking about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.

Are they worth your money?

The answer is….. maybe.

Osteoarthritis is a very common problem. It affects around 20 million Americans, and that number is expected to double in the next two decades.

Finding a treatment that helps control the pain is the mission for these patients.

But there’s a question now as to whether glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate fit that bill.

“Pain has been a lot more.” Bob Bratsafolis has had knee osteoarthritis for decades now. He’s looking at knee replacement surgery because medicines haven’t cut it. “I’ve taken everything, everything I could think of. All the medications that there are, Tylenol, aspirins.”

He also gave over the counter supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate a shot, but only briefly. “Not consistently I’ve taken them for like a week. Never something to make a judgment on it.”

According to new research in the latest New England journal of medicine, these supplements may be providing little if no benefit at all to most patients with osteoarthritis.

Overall, the study found glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate were not significantly better than dummy placebo pills at reducing knee pain by 20. And that’s really setting the bar low. Because expert criteria published in 2004 says that an effective treatment really reduces pain by 50 percent.

“So I guess I had it right,” says Bob.

But dr. Andrew Feldman, chief of sports medicine at St. Vincent’s medical center and team physician for the New York Rangers, disagrees. “You always take any study in a journal with a grain of salt. What the study does seem to show is that the early stages of arthritis the mixture of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate doesn’t seem to have a major effect. But more aggressive arthritis it seems to have more of an effect. And in my patient population I have found very good results,” says Dr. Feldman.

One criticism of the study: it looked not at glucosamine sulfate, but rather glucosamine hydrochloride; you can’t necessarily say they’re the same thing or have the same effect.

But the findings that chondroitin sulfate, used alone, don’t work, are hard to debate. It may still be effective when used with glucosamine sulfate, at least, for more severe patients.

“That study’s not flawed but it’s also not complete. There’s no major side effect. And if you try it and it works, who cares what the study says, who cares if it’s a placebo effect or if it’s a real deal. If you’re getting pain relief, you’re getting pain relief. My opinion is go for it.”

Dr. Feldman says the combination of glucosamine with chondroitin sulfate along with MSM, another natural antiinflammatory, works very well.

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Dr. Matt Mountain

MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando

132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792

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Manipulation Under Anesthesia is an alternative available to individuals suffering from chronic and severe pain. If you wish to avoid potentially high risk surgery, or you have found typical chiropractic, massage therapy, or other manipulation treatments too painful to endure, Manipulation Under Anesthesia is the alternative for you. Treat your painful condition without pain. Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, DC of the MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando, serving Deltona, FL, provides relief for his patients using his skill and experience in Manipulation Under Anesthesia.


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Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Call (888) 847-1821

Suffering from back pain? DRX9000 is the latest in non-surgical, noninvasive back pain relief. Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County offers a range of effective treatments for back pain, whether it’s a simple strain or a chronic disc problem. Dr. Marcus is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is in charge of the Back and Neck Pain Center at Greenwich.


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Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Has an auto accident left you with neck pain that just won't go away? Whiplash is actually a group of disorder referred to as Whiplash-Associated Disorders or WAD, is often the result of a rear end collision in motor vehicles, but can just as easily be sustained due to any jarring, snapping motion of the neck. Headaches, feeling pins and needles in the neck and back are common symptoms of whiplash injuries. Dr. Steven Shoshany treats whiplash in Manhattan NYC at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab which is near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train.


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Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call 888-890-0649

The advancements in the field of Chiropractic care have advanced dramatically in the last ten years, allowing professionals to ease chronic disorders thought at one time to be untreatable. If you live in or around Brunswick County and are seeking safe, noninvasive care, Dr. Pamela Owens and her friendly team have dedicated their lives to effective care proven to offer relief for a wide range of disorders while simultaneously improving mobility. You will be welcomed with open arms to this comfortable healing environment with a growing reputation for extraordinary personal care.


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Dr. Roger Pollock

Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.

suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, New jersey 07652

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A problem with your rotator cuff can lead to serious pain and significant loss of shoulder function. In cases shoulder pain associated with a rotator cuff can be treated best with surgical repair. Dr. Roger G. Pollock has extensive experience in the treatment of rotator cuff disorders, employing arthroscopic techniques as well as open surgical techniques, depending on the type and size of the rotator cuff tear.


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Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center

6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin, Texas 78745

Call 512-371-6936

You want a safe, noninvasive alternative to traditional medicine to ease your back pain. Turn to the team of professionals in Austin, Texas where more and more patients are relying on their effective care. At the Austin Chiropractic Center, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, along with her entire team of licensed professional, will assist you every step of the way throughout your Spinal Disc Decompression in order to give you effective treatment with long term results.


Acid Reflux Treatment Forsyth County, Georgia  Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

2450 Atlanta Highway Sute 1601
Forsyth County, Cumming, GA 30040

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If you are experiencing heartburn, acid regurgitation, chronic throat clearing, and/or hoarseness, there is a very good chance that you are suffering from Acid Reflux Disease. For safe and effective care that never turns to dangerous drug therapies in Forsyth County, Georgia, turn to the team of certified professionals at Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties. Dr. Kyle and Angela Fogel have years of combined experience to accompany the most advanced, noninvasive chiropractic care units and nutritional therapies proven to ease the discomforts and irritability associated with Acid Reflux by treating the source of the disorder.


Lake Worth Auto Injury Doctor Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33463

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Suffering from an auto injury can really affect your life, putting all of your daily activities on hold and changing your mood. If you are in constant pain, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment can help, so consider Dr. Louis Miller, DC at his practice in Lake Worth, Florida. There, with his chiropractic skills, he can administer Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment which can help patients that have suffered from an auto injury.


Back Pain Clifton, New Jersey Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, New Jersey 07020

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Manage your back pain with Spinal Decompression, the latest in back pain treatment. Waterfront Institute in Clifton New Jersey uses Z-Grav technology for the effective treatment of lower back pain, herniated disks, etc.


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Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
Manhattan, NY 10016

Call (888) 292-7798

Do you feel a pain in your spinal area? Has the pain spread to your lower back, legs and/or upper back? If so, you might be suffering from Spinal Stenosis. Therefore, you should consider visiting Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, in Manhattan, NYC. He offers spinal decompression therapy to treat spinal stenosis or other back pain problems.


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Are you overweight and trying to cope? Have you lost a little on one diet, only to gain it right back? Are you looking to end the cycle? Well, there is a great product out there for you: Acceletrim Weight Loss Product. It was designed by researchers who know there is a mental and physical addiction to food. If you feel like you're fighting a loosing battle in trying to loose weight, then Acceletrim Weight Loss Product has been developed for you.


Active Release Technique White Plains, New York Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

If you've overused a muscle, whether through repetitive use or a sudden tear, it can be hard to recover. At Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, New York, they use Active Release Technique (ART) which is a patented techniques found to be very effective in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.


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Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Call (203) 242-0165

Don't let the pain of scoliosis leave you uncomfortable with your body. Quality treatment and relief is available in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Risa Sloves, DC at Associates in Family Chiropractic has been treating patients with scoliosis for sixteen years.


Neck pain NYC, New York Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body

51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC, NY 10017

Call 212-697-3500

Neck pain often stems from misalignment or problems of the spine and its surrounding muscles. Left untreated neck pain can progress into more severe conditions, such as herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment is an innovative solution to neck pain that has been proven as an effective alternative to surgery. It is painless and works by alleviating pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment.


Spinal Stenosis Seattle, WA Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond, WA 98052

Call (888) 351-8612

Suffering from spinal stenosis? The pain can radiate like sciatica, or it may be a cramping pain. Get relief with Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C. and the latest in chiropractic care. He practices in the Seattle/ Redmond area and uses state-of-the art diagnostics for a complete picture of your spinal health before starting treatment, to ensure you’re getting the care you need.


Cervical Decompression Loudoun County, Virginia

Empowered Doctor

Empowered Doctor


Sterling, VA 20166

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If you need help for your chronic problems with neck pain, especially, in the back region, then you should try cervical decompression, a non-invasive and non-surgical procedure that was created to treat for pain in the back of the neck. Dr. Alex McMinn of Loudoun County, Virginia is a specialist in cervical decompression therapy. He knows how to take care of these types of problems, and even incorporates some of the most recent spinal decompression therapy technologies to address these issues at his office.


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South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

If you feel extremely stiff and immobile because of severe back pain, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his trained team at South Coast Spine Center are providing San Diegans with an advanced form or non-surgical treatment and spinal rehabilitation that is as highly effective as it is unique.


Nutrition Therapy Manhattan  Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Are you looking for a holistic and integrative approach to nutrition therapy that involves natural solutions rather than synthetic medicines? In Manhattan, New York, The Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine headed by Dr. Trahan is able to provide you with just that.


Disc Herniation Toledo, Ohio Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Toledo Spine Care Center


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Is pain from a disc herniation making your life more difficult than necessary? Then the key to making your life easier is at the Toledo Spine Center in Toledo, Ohio, where Dr. Kevin Sweeney, DC delivers effective non-invasive care such as spinal decompression therapy that will successfully ease your pain and help you live a functional life again.


Spinal Decompression California  South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

Are you troubled by chronic back pain? Spinal decompression therapy can bring you the results you have been waiting for. The South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, California offers this safe, non-surgical, and minimally invasive procedure as an effective treatment for both chronic and temporary back pain. As the director of this center, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC sees to it that each patient is given individual attention to ensure optimal results and to ensure proper care is administered at all times.