Legs are giving out, especially from knees to hips, and it also causes loss of balance. There is pain, but it feels like it is in the muscle instead of the bone.

Painkillers (?), if osteoarthritis is in the hips/knees, is total hip or knee replacement needed?
What other alternative methods are available to treat this? I’ve heard of glucosamine sulphate, is it any good?

knee surgeries and bad pain, narcotics only take the edge off, sometimes. I have sciatica also and the Dr. cant figure it out yet. I think it’s because of my knee,but they can’t find anything except arthritis in lower back and osteo of knee

People say bike riding down the street puts strain on the knees and that a stationary bike is better and so is swimming?

I’m having a hard time with my ankles more than my knees. They don’t bother me unless I’m on my feet too long, then I can hardly stand; and the pain is pretty bad. What are you doing for yourself? I was taking Celebrex, but stopped because it got too expensive; now I’m taking Aleve but I think my body has become immune too it. I can’t afford to go to a doctor and I have no health insurance. Any suggestions?

My dad has osteoarthritis and osteopenia in his low back. Additionally, he has a slipped disc. Are there any stretches or exercises that can help lessen his pain?

I’m 46 years old, I’m a very sport man, suddenly I had a pain in my right knee 4 months ago. After I made X-ray, doctors said that it is knee osteoarthiritis.
I’d like to come back to my sport as quick as possible.