Comparing Joint Therapy Costs
Why MyPhield Saves you Money
The average person who suffers from sore or aching joints will pay upwards of $1,000 per year to manage the problem through a combination of prescription and over the counter drugs, supplements and alternative therapies.
MyPhield is a one time cost of $549.99 (plus taxes) designed to save people thousands of dollars in the long run. By achieving progressive relief from aching joints, MyPhield reduces and has eliminated the need for expensive medication or alternative therapies. Below is a cost comparison.
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Why MyPhield Saves You Money: Comparing the Costs of Joint Therapies |
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| MyPhield | One time cost of $549.99 + taxes | |
| Prescription Drugs | Over $1,500 per year on average | |
| Over The Counter (OTC)Drug Costs | Approximately $200 per year | |
| Other Supplements (Glucosamine and Chondroitin) | Approximately $365 per year | |
| Other Alternative Therapies (Acupuncture, Massage, Chiropractic) | Approximately $500-$1000 for a series of 10 treatments that often need to be repeated. | |
The Economic Toll of Joint Problems
Joint problems can take a major economic toll on those who suffer their effects – both from the cost of prescription drugs that are often not covered to lost wages. In 2003, employed adults with joint problems earned an average of $3,613 less than healthy working adults between the ages of 18 and 64.
The Cost of Prescription Drugs
The cost of prescription drugs to treat sore joints nearly doubled between 1998 and 2003., from $897.60 per patient per year to $1,638.
Results from a six-year study of U.S. joint patients and the cost of medications and clinical treatments appear in the May 2007 issue of “Arthritis & Rheumatism,” the journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
The change was due to both an increase in the mean number of prescriptions each patient received (from 18.7 per year to 25.2) and a rise in the cost of each prescription from $48 to $65, after adjusting for inflation.
Over The Counter (OTC) Drug Costs
Aspirin, Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other OTC drug costs vary by individual, but they are a constant and endless expense. At a cost of roughly $0.10 per pill and estimated average of 6 pills per day, the average sufferer spends roughly $200 per year.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)
The most popular consumable CAM medicine used for sore joints is a daily dosage of glucosamine and chondroitin. A daily dosage costs anywhere from $1 to $2. At $1 the cost per person per year is $365.
Other, less widely used consumable alternatives cost much more and have not been shown to have a significant long-term impact on increasing comfort or mobility.
The most popular CAM therapeutic treatments for sore joints are
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Chiropractic care
Typically, a series of 10 treatments is generally recommended for each approach:
Acupuncture treatment costs range from $50 to $125, or $500 to $1,250 per series.
Massage treatment costs range from $35 to $50, or $350 to $500 per series.
Chiropractor treatment costs average about $65, or $650 per series.
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