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Ice is the best osteoarthritis pain home remedy

Placing ice on a painful joint is the best home-remedy for osteoarthritis sufferers, it has been claimed.

According to orthopaedic surgeon Dr Samuel Blick, getting plenty of rest, using over-the-counter painkillers and gently massaging the joint can also help reduce joint pain.

However, Dr Blick told the WPM Observer that all of the above are just temporary remedies.

"Neither rheumatoid arthritis nor osteoarthritis can be completely prevented; you can reduce the risks by becoming physically active while avoiding impact exercise. Instead, focus on low resistance muscle strengthening. Weight loss and a healthier diet may help as well," he added.

Dr Blick claimed that the only sure-fire way to get rid of osteoarthritis pain for good is to undergo complete joint replacement.

He noted that success rates for total knee replacement and total hip replacement stand at about 95 per cent - making them a relatively safe osteoarthritis remedy.

Research published in the Journal of Rheumatology recently highlighted the benefits of weight loss and exercise in delaying the onset and progression of osteoarthritis.

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