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Joint Remedies

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Created: May 11, 2006

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Click on a joint condition below to learn about natural remedies and alternative therapies for that condition.

Back Pain

Back pain can lead to pain in the hip and knee joints.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition characterized by persistent fatigue and tiredness. It's also associated with joint pain without redness or swelling.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and tender points in the multiple areas of the body, such as the upper back and neck, chest, back of the head, elbows, hips, and knees.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage. Any joint can be affected, including those in the knees, fingers, hips, low back, shoulder and feet.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis often doesn’t cause any pain or symptoms in the early stages. But it can eventually result in persistent back and joint pain.

Created 05/10/06

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