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Personal experience on managing my knee pain successfully

M. Chandra Sekar

Abstract

This article outlines the author's success in managing osteoarthritis. Using a "knee helmet" from Treatmedy for 10 minutes daily, along with Curcumin, Osteoflex, and regular exercise, he has been pain-free for two months.

Keywords

Osteoarthritis; Treatmedy; Non-pharmacological, Effective; Pain free

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