Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common long-term joint problem. It can affect any joint but usually involves the knees, hips, lower back, neck, fingers, thumbs, and big toes.
In healthy joints, a smooth and rubbery material called cartilage covers the ends of the bones. Cartilage helps bones glide easily and acts as a cushion to protect them.
In OA, this cartilage gradually breaks down, causing:
As OA worsens:
Eventually, the cartilage wears away completely, and bone rubs against bone, leading to more pain and joint damage.
OA can affect people of any age but is most common in those over 65 years old.
OA symptoms can make everyday tasks difficult, such as:
When finger joints are affected, even small tasks like needlework can become hard.
Homeopathy is very effective in managing OA symptoms and has helped many patients find relief. The primary goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve joint function, and limit disability.
Ozone therapy, specifically intra-articular ozone injection, is a modern, minimally invasive treatment where ozone gas is injected directly into the affected joint. This therapy:
When homeopathy is used alongside ozone intra-articular injections, patients experience enhanced benefits:
This combined approach is safe, effective, and offers a natural alternative to prolonged use of painkillers or surgery.
Dr. Pratiksinh P. Desai is a highly respected Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma & Joint Replacement Surgeon with extensive experience in treating joint disorders. As a senior orthopaedic doctor, he has been at the forefront of innovative treatments for osteoarthritis (OA), especially using intra-articular ozone injections.
Since 2012, Dr. Desai has successfully treated over 10,000 patients suffering from osteoarthritis with this minimally invasive and effective therapy. Ozone injections help reduce joint inflammation, relieve pain, and improve mobility by promoting tissue healing and reducing oxidative stress inside the joint.
Patients who have undergone treatment with Dr. Desai report significant relief from pain and stiffness, often avoiding or delaying the need for surgical joint replacement. His expertise and dedication have made ozone therapy a trusted and widely accepted treatment option in orthopaedic care.
Dr. Desai’s approach combines advanced medical knowledge with compassionate patient care, aiming to restore joint function and improve quality of life for people living with osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a long-lasting condition that slowly wears down the cartilage in the joints. Even though the joint may not look swollen or inflamed, it can become stiff, painful, and sometimes feel like it might “break” with movement.
What Does This Mean Emotionally?
Osteoarthritis is often linked to feelings of devaluation — a sense of not valuing yourself or your movements. You might feel:
This reflects a deeper emotional struggle related to self-respect and how you feel about your abilities.
Emotional Conflicts Often Connected to OA
Why Is Movement So Important?
Life is always moving and changing. Holding on tightly to the known and resisting change can make us feel stuck — just like stiff joints. The body reflects these emotions through stiffness and pain.
How to Recover Physically and Emotionally
This understanding helps connect the physical symptoms of osteoarthritis to emotional and spiritual growth, encouraging patients to care for their whole selves — body, mind, and spirit.