Non-surgical
intervention usually includes corticosteroids (
like prednisone),
acupuncture, therapeutic laser and possibly other anti-inflammatory approaches, in addition to massage and physical rehabilitation.
Anti-inflammatory medications (e.g., Rimadyl, Etodolac, Deramaxx, Metacam), other types of analgesics
like tramadol or buprenorphine, nutritional supplements (e.g., Dasuqin, Cosequin, Glyco - Flex), weight loss, therapeutic low - level laser therapy,
acupuncture, and other
interventions can all work in concert with physical therapy to promote patient well - being.