knee osteoarthritis is degenerative joint disease. it is a result of aging. the cartilage covering the bone ends in joints are damaged in this condition. old age obesity family history repetitive joint injuries lead to osteoarthritis. weight reduction regular exercise diet restrictions may help to reduce the pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis. herbal combination of haridra boswellia ashwagandha gokshur and shunthi powder all in equal proportions at dose of 2-3 gms twice daily is useful to reduce the pain and stiffness in the joints.
what is osteoarthritis of the knee and how is it treated?