I know that this may sound way off base to some, but, I'm just trying to help, as is mostly the intent of posters on this board.
Having read what medical journals have said about inflamation and its remedies, has anyone ever considered fish oil? That's right, fish oil has been proven, among other benefits, to be an excellent pain reducer when it comes to inflammation.
I have a few herniated discs and 2 compression-fracture vertabrae, and my knees are not what they used to be. I also take 6000mgs of Omega-3 rich, fish oil and Flax oil per day. I've also lost some considerable weight, which I'm sure helps in the relief.
Perhaps you might find it beneficial to you if you tried eating Omega-3 rich foods or supplements.
Please, bear in mind that I'm not a doctor. I'm an avid motorcyclist like the rest of you, just adding my own experience. The pain still lets me know it's still there, I still have the back problems that I mentioned above, and I have to be careful with any strenuous activity that I do around the house, but I believe that by taking the fish and Flax oil, it has made the pain related to inflammation subside considerably, so much so, that I now can ride my Wing comfortably, and do my walking excercise daily when it's warm outside.
Please consult your doctor before initiating any supplement regimen.
Mike