The makers of Aleve, along with help from the Arthritis
Foundation, are proud to bring you this online osteoarthritis
information resource. Osteoarthritis
is a disease that confounds
physicians, patients and caregivers. Answers are not always
simple; the more information you’re armed with, the
better.
For general information on osteoarthritis, take
a look at Osteoarthritis Facts. Here
you’ll find answers to questions many patients and caregivers
have.
The Understanding
Pain section takes you through many issues dealing with
the pain of osteoarthritis. From looking at the causes of
pain to tips on describing the pain to your doctor, this section
helps you manage osteoarthritis
pain through knowing more
about it. And an important part of this section brings to
light the emotional aspects of coping with osteoarthritis
pain.
Once you’ve learned more about osteoarthritis
and related symptoms, the Treatment
Options section covers a host of methods for reducing
pain from osteoarthritis
and restoring mobility to stiff joints.
Exercise, medications, weight control, massage, and surgery
as well as other options are explored here.
Living Well With Osteoarthritis is what it’s all about! This section helps by providing
sensible tips on protecting your joints and performing everyday
tasks in ways that help keep you comfortable.
We hope you find the Aleve Osteoarthritis
Resource Center
to be a useful tool in your search for information.