"Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain.Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone." For more information see How Stuff Works - joint pain dictionary.
Many people take glucosamine and calcium as supplements. Do you think these supplements solve problems? Yes, these could help some people as long as their metabolism and absorption are good and lack of these supplements exits. Nobody expects good results with a lack of good metabolism and absorption. In this case the first thing to do is to increase metabolism and absorption.
What should one do if poor blood circulation to the joint area is due to a blockage? You might know already that all pains are due to lack of oxygen and nutrition provided in that spot. Removing any blockages is very important.
Many doctors recommend a surgery. In my opinion, this is not the answer. I have seen many times that two or three surgeries does not help. You can recover from joint pains without any surgery. If you have any plan for surgery, please consider a couple of acupuncture treatments before surgery.
Acupuncture can help rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and bursitis. Acupuncture is based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which looks at the whole body not just the joint pain. If the cause of joint pain is due to poor digestion, poor absorption will follow. If poor digestion is the cause and this problem is solved, joint pain will be eliminated. Don't you agree?
I have seen many times that a couple of acupuncture treatments eliminate joint pains. No surgery and no drugs were necessary.