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et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Complementary therapy includes treatments and products that are not traditionally used in conventional medicine and treatments. They range from ancient systems of medicine, for example; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, to treatments such as massage, chiropractic and osteopathy, herbal medicine and aromatherapy.</p> <p>Complementary therapy emphasises ‘wellness’ that comes from a balance between the body, the mind and the environment. Complementary therapy practitioners aim to restore this balance by treating each person as a unique individual, often recommending lifestyle changes and encouraging a person to take a more active approach to their own health.</p> <p>Today, the gap between conventional treatment and complementary therapy is blurring. Many complementary treatments are based on anatomy and physiology, while modern treatments utilise a more holistic approach and have adopted some therapies that originated in complementary therapy.</div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Should You Try Complementary Therapy?</strong></h2></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Before starting any complementary treatment or product it is important to check what evidence is available to suggest that it may work for you. Several complementary treatments are beginning to be backed up by scientific evidence. However, for many others, it is still unclear whether they are truly effective, harmful or just a waste of time and money.</p> <p>In some cases, the beneficial effects of complementary therapy may last for only a short time, often without a long term benefit. This may be due to the placebo effect when people feel better or show physiological signs of improvement because they believe a therapy is working.</p> <p>More research is needed to analyse the long term results of complementary treatments.</p> <p>As always, you should ask your GP about any complementary therapy you might be considering.</div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>What Complementary Therapies Can Be Used For Arthritis?</strong></h2></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.jpg" alt="" title="1" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60783 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>Nutrition </strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important factor in maintaining overall health and in managing arthritis. A diet low in saturated fats and high in omega-3 and fruit and vegetables is recommended. There is some evidence that vegetarian diets can be beneficial for people with inflammatory types of arthritis.<br /><a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/your-arthritis/living-well-with-arthritis/nutrition-and-arthritis/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Read more</strong></span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_3 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_4 et_clickable et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1"> <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/herbs-and-supplements/"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2.jpg" alt="" title="2" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60784 lazy" /></span></a> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_5 et_clickable et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_clickable et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>Herbs and </strong><strong>Supplements</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9 et_clickable et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Herbal remedies have been used in many cultures since ancient times. Today about one-quarter of pharmaceutical preparations contain at least one active ingredient extracted from plant sources. Medical herbalists and naturopaths work with herbal remedies using the whole plant. <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/herbs-and-supplements/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Read more</strong></span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_4"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_5 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2"> <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/manual-therapy/"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-46.jpg" alt="" title="Untitled design (46)" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-46.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-46-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60848 lazy" /></span></a> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>Manual Therapies</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>There is a wide variety of manual therapies including acupressure, chiropractic, massage and osteopathy. The latest research reviews demonstrate that some people with lower back pain can benefit from osteopathy, and massage therapy can be helpful for some people with Fibromyalgia. <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/manual-therapy/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Read more</strong></span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_6"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_7 et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_10 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4.jpg" alt="" title="4" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60790 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>Relaxation Techniques</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Relaxation techniques include muscle relaxation, refocusing, breathing control or visual imagery.</p> <p>Relaxation techniques are an important part of yoga and tai chi. Progressive muscle relaxation is used to help with muscle tension and cope with pain, while there’s little evidence that it is effective in the treatment<br />of <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/forms-of-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis/">Rheumatoid Arthritis</a> and Osteoarthritis, there’s promising evidence to suggest that it may be useful for Fibromyalgia and low back pain.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_8"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_12 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_9 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_13 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-45.jpg" alt="" title="Untitled design (45)" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-45.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-45-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60846 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_14 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>Mindfulness Meditation</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong><a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/mindfulness-meditation-arthritis/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mindfulness meditation</span></a></strong> is becoming popular with mainstream health practitioners. It involves nonjudgmental attention to experiences in the present moment. This technique can be beneficial for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis.</p> <p>Researchers have found that it helps to regulate emotions and improves people’s ability to cope with pain. They noted that those with a history of depression responded better than others to mindfulness meditation.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_10"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_15 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_11"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_16 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Complementary Therapies Factsheet</em></strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>(Downloadable PDF)</em></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em></em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5"> <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Complementary-Therapies-Factsheet.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img 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et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Safety Checklist Before Trying Complementary Therapies for Arthritis</strong></h2></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner">If you decide to try a complementary medicine treatment, the following checklist will help ensure your treatment is reliable and safe:</div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><ul> <li>Contact the professional association for your chosen therapy and ask for a list of members in your area.</li> <li>Be very cautious about any practitioner who advises you to abandon your conventional medical treatment.</li> <li>During the first visit ask your practitioner about their training, experience and qualifications.</li> <li>Ask your complementary therapist how this treatment or product works and whether they are safe.</li> <li>Ask how much the treatment will cost and how long it will take.</li> <li>Find out if they have indemnity insurance if something goes wrong.</li> <li>Ask your complementary therapy practitioner about any possible interactions of the product or therapy with your current medical treatment.</li> </ul></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Key Points About Complementary Therapy and Arthritis:</strong></h2> <p>Take responsibility of your health by being an informed consumer. Find out and consider what scientific studies have been done on the safety and effectiveness of the complementary therapy that interests you.</p> <p>Keep in mind that “natural” does not necessarily mean “safe”, be aware that some products may interact with medications (prescription or over-the-counter dietary supplements), and some may have side effects on their own.</p> <p>Always tell your doctor and your complementary medicine practitioner of all drugs, treatments and remedies you take.</p> <p><strong>! Never stop taking prescribed medication without talking to your GP or specialist !</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <h6><em><strong>COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES DISCLAIMER</strong></em></h6> <p><em>Complementary therapies information is meant for education – Arthritis New Zealand – Mateponapona Aotearoa does not endorse any products or therapies mentioned in this guide. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness of the information provided.</em></p> <p><strong> </strong></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_13"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_19 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>What Is Complementary Therapy?</strong></h2></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Complementary therapy includes treatments and products that are not traditionally used in conventional medicine and treatments. They range from ancient systems of medicine, for example; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, to treatments such as massage, chiropractic and osteopathy, herbal medicine and aromatherapy.</p> <p>Complementary therapy emphasises ‘wellness’ that comes from a balance between the body, the mind and the environment. Complementary therapy practitioners aim to restore this balance by treating each person as a unique individual, often recommending lifestyle changes and encouraging a person to take a more active approach to their own health.</p> <p>Today, the gap between conventional treatment and complementary therapy is blurring. Many complementary treatments are based on anatomy and physiology, while modern treatments utilise a more holistic approach and have adopted some therapies that originated in complementary therapy.</div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_14"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_20 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Should You Try Complementary Therapy?</h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Before starting any complementary treatment or product it is important to check what evidence is available to suggest that it may work for you. Several complementary treatments are beginning to be backed up by scientific evidence. However, for many others, it is still unclear whether they are truly effective, harmful or just a waste of time and money.</p> <p>In some cases, the beneficial effects of complementary therapy may last for only a short time, often without a long term benefit. This may be due to the placebo effect when people feel better or show physiological signs of improvement because they believe a therapy is working.</p> <p>More research is needed to analyse the long term results of complementary treatments.</p> <p>As always, you should ask your GP about any complementary therapy you might be considering.</div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>What Complementary Therapies Can Be Used For Arthritis?</strong></h2></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_15 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_21 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.jpg" alt="" title="1" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60783 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_22 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Nutrition </strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important factor in maintaining overall health and in managing arthritis. A diet low in saturated fats and high in omega-3 and fruit and vegetables is recommended. There is some evidence that vegetarian diets can be beneficial for people with inflammatory types of arthritis.<br /><a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/your-arthritis/living-well-with-arthritis/nutrition-and-arthritis/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Read more</strong></span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_16"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_23 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_17 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_24 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2.jpg" alt="" title="2" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60784 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_25 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Herbs and </strong><strong>Supplements</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Herbal remedies have been used in many cultures since ancient times. Today about one-quarter of pharmaceutical preparations contain at least one active ingredient extracted from plant sources. Medical herbalists and naturopaths work with herbal remedies using the whole plant. <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/herbs-and-supplements/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Read more</strong></span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_18"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_26 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_19 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_27 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-46.jpg" alt="" title="Untitled design (46)" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-46.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-46-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60848 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_28 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Manual Therapies</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>There is a wide variety of manual therapies including acupressure, chiropractic, massage and osteopathy. The latest research reviews demonstrate that some people with lower back pain can benefit from osteopathy, and massage therapy can be helpful for some people with Fibromyalgia. <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/manual-therapy/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Read more</strong></span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_20"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_29 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_21 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_30 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4.jpg" alt="" title="4" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60790 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_31 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Relaxation Techniques</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Relaxation techniques include muscle relaxation, refocusing, breathing control or visual imagery.</p> <p>Relaxation techniques are an important part of yoga and tai chi. Progressive muscle relaxation is used to help with muscle tension and cope with pain, while there’s little evidence that it is effective in the treatment<br />of <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/forms-of-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis/">Rheumatoid Arthritis</a> and Osteoarthritis, there’s promising evidence to suggest that it may be useful for Fibromyalgia and low back pain.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_22"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_32 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_23 et_clickable et_pb_gutters1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_33 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="426" height="250" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-45.jpg" alt="" title="Untitled design (45)" data-srcset="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-45.jpg 426w, https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-45-300x176.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px" class="wp-image-60846 lazy" /></span> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column_34 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>Mindfulness Meditation</strong></h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong><a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/mindfulness-meditation-arthritis/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mindfulness meditation</span></a></strong> is becoming popular with mainstream health practitioners. It involves nonjudgmental attention to experiences in the present moment. This technique can be beneficial for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis.</p> <p>Researchers have found that it helps to regulate emotions and improves people’s ability to cope with pain. They noted that those with a history of depression responded better than others to mindfulness meditation.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_24"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_35 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_25"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_36 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3 style="text-align: center;"><em>Complementary Therapies and Arthritis Factsheet</em></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>(Downloadable PDF)</p> <p></em></p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11"> <a href="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Complementary-Therapies-Factsheet.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" width="1414" height="2000" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201414%202000'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.arthritis.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Comp-therapies.gif" alt="Complementary-therapies-nutrients" title="Comp-therapies" class="wp-image-56754 lazy" /></span></a> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_37 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_39 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Complementary Therapies Video Playlist:</h3></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_40 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><span><div class="epyt-gallery" data-currpage="1" id="epyt_gallery_15332"><iframe loading="lazy" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto;" id="_ytid_70631" width="1080" height="608" data-origwidth="1080" data-origheight="608" 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safe.</li> <li>Ask how much the treatment will cost and how long it will take.</li> <li>Find out if they have indemnity insurance if something<br /> goes wrong.</li> <li>Ask your complementary therapy practitioner about any possible interactions of the product or therapy with your current medical treatment.</li> </ul></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_44 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Key Points About Complementary Therapy and Arthritis:</strong></h2> <p>Take responsibility of your health by being an informed consumer. 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