Osteoarthritis is a degenerative (destroying) disease of the joints. Even young people can be affected if they put a lot of stress on their joints. However, the risk of developing the disease generally increases with age.

Untreated primary arthrosis can lead to arthritis (joint inflammation) in its advanced stages. Besides limited mobility, pain is the main problem for those affected.

Early symptoms include nagging pain, such as when lifting heavy objects, and morning stiffness. The hips and knees are often affected.

The joints creak, swell from effusion, and are prone to inflammation. Ultimate symptoms include limited motion, leading to joint instability.

Preventive treatment makes sense.

Schuessler salts can relieve impending inflammation and pain. Osteoarthritis can also be prevented by taking these salts prophylactically:

• Salt No. 1 Calcium fluoratum D12: for tense muscles and tendons, as well as stiff joints, can be used in tablet and cream form.

• Salt No. 2 Calcium phosphoricum D6: also used for muscle tension near joints, in the form of tablets and cream.

• Salt No. 3 Ferrum phosphoricum D12: for pain and inflammation of joints, can be used internally and externally.

• Salt No. 6 Potassium sulfuricum D6: if joints crunch when moving, use tablets and cream.

• Salt No. 7 Magnesium phosphoricum D6: for pain at rest, especially at night, hot joints.

• Salt No. 8 sodium chloride D6: can be alternated with salt No. 6.

• Salt No. 9 sodium phosphoricum D6: for problems with joints due to excess acidity in the body.

• Salt No. 11 Silicea D12: mainly as a cream for joint problems.

The course of therapy is designed for 6 months:

• Salt No. 1 Calcium fluoratum D12: 3 tablets in the morning, additional cream at night.

• Salt No.11 Silicea D12: 3 tablets in the afternoon.

• Salt No. 17 Manganum sulphuricum D6: 3 tablets in the evening

• Salt No. 7 Magnesium phosphoricum D6 additionally at night 10 tablets per glass of hot water during periods of exacerbation.