Osteoarthritis management

[Cooks591698]

Hey guys! Been struggling with osteoarthritis in my shoulder for a few years now! It affects my neck also! Its changed the way i work, move and train! I am just simply unable to do certain lifts and exercises, some of which were my favourite! Has anyone found something that really helps with this at all? Cheers!

 

[ChasetheCase]

I’ve got OA in my foot and will be going for an MRI soon to see if I have it in my AC joint. Sucks, same as you constantly working around it.

Only thing accessible I’ve found is omega-3 which have shown to alleviate the low grade inflammatory associated with OA and slow cartilage catabolism and OA progression.

Can’t find research on best dosage protocols though.

 

[Cooks591698]

I’ve got OA in my foot and will be going for an MRI soon to see if I have it in my AC joint. Sucks, same as you constantly working around it.

Only thing accessible I’ve found is omega-3 which have shown to alleviate the low grade inflammatory associated with OA and slow cartilage catabolism and OA progression.

Can’t find research on best dosage protocols though.

Hey! Thanks for the communication! I have been smashing sardines for years for the protein and omega 3 but have not bought any omega 3 supplements! I think it would be a great contribution! I put olive oil on and in everything as well but not sure about any benefit in relation to Osteo? I’ve been thinking about maybe some type of peptide or GH but wont ever cross that bridge without seeing results elsewhere! When i had my MRI i was in denial about having Osteo i was only 30 at the time and thought no way!
Thank you!

 

[ChasetheCase]

Yeah same have been on omega fish oil supplements for years. Found out I had osteoarthritis a few months back when having issues squatting with my foot.

I need to do more research as not sure if the dose I’m taking is way too low or if I’m already getting the most benefits I can.

 

[ChasetheCase]

Just found this https://www.arthritis.org.au/wp-con...-AA-Info-Sheet-Fish-oils-AA036-06-24-ISS1.pdf

“What dose should I take for arthritis?

Research suggests the dose needed to reduce joint

inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis is 2.7 grams of

omega-3 (EPA plus DHA) daily. This dose usually

requires approximately either:

• nine to 14 standard 1000mg fish oil capsules or

five to seven capsules of a fish oil concentrate per

day, or

• 15mL of bottled fish oil or five to seven mL of

concentrated bottled fish oil per day.

For osteoarthritis, fish oil supplements at a lower

dose (providing 0.45 grams of omega-3) may be

useful. A recent study showed that there was no

advantage in using high dose fish oil for osteoarthritis

of the knee. Lower doses of fish oil can also benefit

your heart and general health.

(Note, fish oil can benefit your heart and general

health at lower doses. However these doses,

generally, will not control symptoms of arthritis).”

 

[Cooks591698]

Just found this https://www.arthritis.org.au/wp-con...-AA-Info-Sheet-Fish-oils-AA036-06-24-ISS1.pdf

“What dose should I take for arthritis?

Research suggests the dose needed to reduce joint

inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis is 2.7 grams of

omega-3 (EPA plus DHA) daily. This dose usually

requires approximately either:

• nine to 14 standard 1000mg fish oil capsules or

five to seven capsules of a fish oil concentrate per

day, or

• 15mL of bottled fish oil or five to seven mL of

concentrated bottled fish oil per day.

For osteoarthritis, fish oil supplements at a lower

dose (providing 0.45 grams of omega-3) may be

useful. A recent study showed that there was no

advantage in using high dose fish oil for osteoarthritis

of the knee. Lower doses of fish oil can also benefit

your heart and general health.

(Note, fish oil can benefit your heart and general

health at lower doses. However these doses,

generally, will not control symptoms of arthritis).”

Thank you so much mate! Its really been a struggle whilst training at times especially the way i sleep affecting how it feels the next day, it definitely seems like one of the most beneficial options and the arthritis will not allow you to forget to take them thats for sure! Im picking some up after i knock off tomorrow!

 

[nukes]

There's always peptides, GH or cortisone injections. I've heard that at best there is symptom relief but pretty sure no structural change. You guys obviously know this already that, it’s load management, exercise selection and sometimes targeted physio that make the biggest difference. I’d focus on managing the pain. I don't think there is a compound to actually fix cartilage.