When do I have to go to the doctor?

Knee arthrosis is a diagnosis that can only be made by a doctor. However, many affected persons are already suspected of having arthrosis due to the joint pain. In the case of slight pain, which can be kept under control through the use of homeopathic drugs, home remedies and painkillers, there is no need to see a doctor. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor if the pain is increasing, even at rest. Likewise, complaints untypical for knee arthrosis, such as fever, a sudden shooting of the pain or severe swelling, should be clarified by a doctor.

Other alternative forms of therapy

An important element of alternative therapy is exercise therapy. The aim is to apply sufficient load to the joint to prevent increasing stiffness. At the same time, however, the joint must be protected so that the arthrosis cannot progress any further.

Therefore, swimming, for example, is a very suitable sport to enable the joint to move appropriately. Tai-Chi, yoga and moderate cycling are also recommended as exercise therapy. There are numerous medicinal plants that can help to alleviate the pain of knee arthrosis.

For example, warm baths with medicinal plants can be considered for use.
Especially popular is the use of thyme herb, which should be boiled up with hot water and then put into the bathtub after cooling down.
Taking various capsules with extracts of medicinal plants can also help with osteoarthritis. Devil’s claw, dandelion or juniper are suitable for this purpose.

Arthrosis in the fingers

The fingers are also a typical location for joint arthrosis. There are various forms of this disease, which can be distinguished on the basis of the type of infestation.

If osteoarthritis occurs in the end joints of the fingers, this is called siphoning osteoarthritis. This typically occurs with nodular changes in the area of the joints.
This also applies to Bouchard arthrosis, which describes the affection of the middle joints of the fingers.
Often the so-called thumb saddle joint is also affected, causing severe pain during certain movements. These include movements in which the thumb is guided towards the little finger.