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National Pain Week

This week until 27 July is National Pain Week, an initiative of Chronic Pain Australia.

The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) said that the week spotlighted arthritis, a major cause of disability and pain for one in five working age Australians.

"As osteoarthritis progresses, the capacity to participate fully in the workforce declines, with many people being forced to retire early," said ASMI director of regulatory and scientific affairs Steve Scarff.

"Complementary medicines have a role to play in the management of osteoarthritic pain. "There is good evidence to support the use of glucosamine and chondroitin for managing arthritic joints."

Source:pharmacydaily.com.au, Thursday 24 July 2014