Traditionally, OA has been understood as a condition driven by mechanical factors such as joint wear and tear and genetic predisposition. However, recent research reveals that inflammation plays a causal role in the disease’s progression and symptoms.

Dietary relief for arthritis & musculoskeletal pain

There’s a ton of ideas floating around social media about the best diet for chronic health issues. Some have research to back them up, many don’t. So, when I read this recent paper reviewing the studies that found positive effects of dietary changes on pain intensity in musculoskeletal pain (MSK) I was one happy practitioner!

The premise of this review paper was to assess the link between dietary patterns, specific components of a patient’s diets, and chronic MSK pain. Some interesting trends emerged, which I have outlined below.