Joints are the building bridges which connect two bones together and allow bones of the skeleton to move efficiently.
Some of the joints are:
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Elbows
- Knees
Pain in joints causes discomfort, immobility, pain and stiffness in the body. Though Joints pain is mostly experienced by elder people, it is also very common in young people.
There are many factors which result in joints pain including injury, growing age, accident, Arthritis. Among which arthritis is the most common factor behind pain in the joints.
Here is the detailed information of joints pain’s causes, symptoms and home remedies which include some of the best joint pain relief medicines.
Causes
Arthritis
On an average ratio, Arthritis is the most common cause of the joints pain and is experienced by the majority of senior peoples.
The two common types of Arthritis are Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) and Osteoarthritis(OA). While Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the people over the age of 40 and affects the following joints:
- Wrists
- Hands
- Hips
- Knees
Osteoarthritis(OA) tends to the breakdown of cartilage that works as a cushion and shock absorber for joints.
The other form of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA), which more commonly affects women more than men. Rheumatoid Arthritis deforms and weakens the joints over time. It causes pain, inflammation, fluid buildup in the joints and targets the immune system which further weakens the membrane that lines the joints.
Other causes
Joints pain can be caused by these probable reasons:
- Bursitis, or inflammation in the cushions surrounding the joints.
- Gout
- Inflammation in the tendon or Tendinitis.
- Lupus
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Injury
- Rickets
- Sarcoidosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Chondromalacia of the kneecap
- Infection in bone or a joint
- Overuse of a joint.
Symptoms
These are some symptoms and signs associated with joints pain.
- Redness in Joints
- Joints Inflammation
- Joint tenderness
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Locking of the joint
- Limping
- Loss of range of motion
- Immobility
- Fever with no signs of flu
- Pain persists for three or more days
Remedies
Physical Therapy
You can take the help of a physical therapist to stabilize the joints, to strengthen the joints and to improve the range of motion. Also, if you are having excess weight then shed some pounds to relieve extra pressure on the painful joints.
Try low-impact exercises like swimming, walking and aerobics but don’t do rigorous exercises as it can worsen the condition of joints by putting extra pressure on them.
Care at home
You can relieve minor joints pain by doing a certain set of things at home, the most common of which is a technique called PRICE.
- PROTECT the joints with a wrap.
- REST your joints and avoid any type of tiring activity.
- ICE the joints for about 10-15 minutes.
- COMPRESS the painful joints with an elastic crepe bandage.
- ELEVATE the joints above the level of your heart.
This is one of the most effective techniques that can be used at home to relieve short term joints pain naturally.
Herbal Ointment
Joints pain or arthritis symptoms can stop you from doing many everyday activities as the pain and inflammation might restrict you. Adapt the herbal approach and try herbal remedies for joints pain as certain herbs have an anti-inflammatory effect and relieve joints pain effectively.
Joint pain relief gel made with herbs like Gandhapura, Alsi, Nilgiri etc. are very effective in relieving joints pain.
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in India and around the world. It is known for its miraculous benefits in different horizons of a healthy lifestyle including its benefits in relieving joints pain and inflammation.
Turmeric
Turmeric has many health benefits including its effects in alleviating the symptoms of Arthritis and relieving joints pain.
It is seen that turmeric fights joints pain and slows down the progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis when taken orally.
Herbal Oil
Herbal oils hold the potential to relieve major symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and general swelling, stiffness and pain. Ayurvedic joint pain relief oil extracted from effective herbs is very helpful in the painful condition of joints.
So apply herbal oil to get relief in joints pain, inflammation, stiffness and alleviate the symptoms of Arthritis.
Garlic
Garlic is all packed with magical health benefits, including its anti-inflammatory that help to decrease the symptoms of Arthritis. Garlic also strengthens the immune system and relieves the symptoms of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.
Garlic boosts overall health and works as a pain relief medicine to reduce Joints pain and inflammation.
These were some symptoms, causes and effective home remedies of Joints pain.
