# Osteoarthritis and Strontium

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2010-09-07

"I have spinal osteoarthritis and suffer from miserable back pain. What can I do to ease the pain?" According to Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of _Pain Free 1-2-3!_, 1200mg of calcium and 400 mg of magnesium are very important. Studies have shown that getting calcium and magnesium from a combination of foods and supplements is the best way to keep your bones strong. However, Teitelbaum also recommends the mineral strontium. Osteoarthritis in the spine occurs when the cartilage surrounding the spine's joints begins to deteriorate, causing pain when the bones rub over the roughened cartilage. A study published in _Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases_ found that 640 mg of daily strontium significantly reduced back pain by building bone density (and even prevented arthritic progression). For additional pain relief, 400mg of willow bark is recommended. For more information on these supplements, contact Village Green Apothecary at 800-869-9159.

**Tags:** calcium, Category_Health Concerns, Category_Nutritional Supplements, magnesium, osteoarthritis, strontium, willow bark

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/osteoarthritis-and-strontium)