A functional approach to managing osteoarthritis in pets with Dr Matthew Muir

In this episode, Dr Sarah Howard discusses a functional approach to managing osteoarthritis with Dr Matthew Muir.

Topics discussed include:

• Osteoarthritis is not just wear and tear - Dr Muir explains what actually happens during this condition.
• How does functional medicine complement conventional osteoarthritic care?
• Addressing cartilage degeneration with nutrition and nutraceuticals.
• Matthew discusses how he decides what to target first in osteoarthritic cases.
• The role nutraceuticals play in managing osteoarthritis and combining them with other modalities.
• Dr Muir's preferred joint supplements, their mechanism of action and the additional benefits they can provide.
• Therapies that are useful in conjunction with supplements and pharmaceuticals.
• Deescalating a management plan - the reason for this and what treatment to remove first.
• Escalating a management plan with the addition of pharmaceuticals - Dr Matt describes the best time to do this.

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