Recently I have been experiencing some pretty severe pain/soreness in my knees. It obviously hurts more when I am bowling and it is greatly affecting my performance on the lanes. I took an online medical exam and answered a bunch of questions about what kind of pain and where the pain was etc....

In any case, the exam said that it is probable that I have either bursitis or osteoarthritis. How can I tell the difference between the two and how do I treat it?? I have taken glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for my joints before and it helped but is there a more long term solution?? Please help!!
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"I am the most consistent bowler in my house....

I consistently SUCK!!"

Thanks Bones.

7-10, as for the supplements, dont bother with GNC. They are overpriced and dont test ANY of the products they sell. If you can get your hands on either one of these look into getting ProFlex by AST research or Osteo Bi-Flex. I have taken both and they work great.

As for a knee brace, first you need to know what is wrong in order to determine what kind of brace you need. If you have damaged ligaments or cartilage in your knee as opposed to something lesser then the type and cost of knee brace will vary greatly. Go to a doctor and get checked out just to see what is causing the pain.
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"I am the most consistent bowler in my house....

I consistently SUCK!!"