These Science-Backed Supplements May Help Ease Joint Pain, According to Experts
By Adele Jackson-Gibson
of Prevention
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When your joints get stiff, inflamed, and achy, doing even basic activities can be painful (and frustrating). Sometimes the pain is temporary, like the kind of soreness you might feel after a long day being desk-bound. But for the 15 million Americans who suffer from arthritis, joint pain is a chronic condition that needs to be managed. For some people, over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), and naproxen (Aleve) provide relief by lessening pain and reducing inflammation. But long-term use of these painkillers can come with unpleasant side-effects.