Health Information
Vitamins and Minerals for Joint and Muscle problems
Many people take vitamins and supplements to help ease joint pain and support the health of their joints and muscles.
We've outlined what to look for.
Tai Chi is effective in treating the symptoms of osteoarthritis
Tai Chi has definite benefits in helping to control the pain of arthritis.
Supplements for Joints and Muscles
There are several supplements that could help in relieving joint and muscular concerns.
Shiatsu Acupressure Massage
Shiatsu may be new to you, so here we will give you a bit of information about how it may support you with your current physical and emotional health issues, and how it can pro-actively support you with your general health and well-being. We’ll tell you what Shiatsu is and what you can expect out of a treatment.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip typically affects people over 50 years of age. It is due to wear & tear of the the cartilage covering the bones that form the hip joint. It is common in people who are over weight, and weight loss tends to reduce the symptoms. There is also a genetic predisposition of this condition, meaning hip arthritis tends to run in families.
Herbs for Joint and Muscle problems
Supporting joints & muscles is essential, especially as we age.
However, there are a number of herbs that can help.
Dietary advice for Joints and Muscles
Learn more about dietary advice to support muscle and joint health here.
Advice for Joint and Muscle problems
Herbal medicine has a strong tradition in the treatment of joint diseases, especially arthritis and gout, and can also be very useful in the treatment and management of autoimmune conditions and muscular problems.
Medical Herbalists try to identify any factors that may be causing or exacerbating health problems and therefore aim for a long-term treatment and improvement.