Joint pain is quite a common problem caused by injuries and ageing. Whatever the reason, it is very bothersome problem and can prevent us from achieve our day to day goals.

Joint Pain – Causes

• Rheumatoid Arthritis – an autoimmune disorder causing inflexibility/joint pain.
• Osteoarthritis – bone spurs swell & cartilage at joint gets worsened.  Adults over 45 are quite prone to it.
• Bursitis – inflammation of Bursae (fluid-filled sacs padding the bone that allow muscles and tendons to move over the bone).
• Other causes may include joint injury, strain, sprain, previous injury or infections.

Joint Pain – Symptoms

Symptoms vary as per the cause but a few are pain, stiffness or heat in joints may be causing joint irritation due to injury, OA or RA illness in joints. The affected area may get red, swell and would be stiff and painful. Joint mobility is prohibited.  It is recommended to consult an expert for advice without regarding the supplements that are best suited to your symptoms.

Joint Pain – Tips

• The level of joint pain is typically more in mornings.  If you apply creams on affected area prior to going to bed regularly it can be helpful.
• To achieve some joint pain relief you can apply Eucalyptus oil on affected area and then steam the area.  You can do that using a towel soaked in hot water.
• Exercises like yoga, cycling, swimming and walking etc. help to keep joints fluid. Do only simple exercises without overexerting.
• Maintain good posture while sitting, standing and lying down.
• Weight must be maintained.
• Start taking 1 teaspoon Cod liver oil daily.
• Excessive use of pain-killers must be avoided especially with narcotic & sleeping pills.
• Increase your fruit intake (guava, oranges and gooseberries contain Vitamin C that will aid in healthy joints). Milk and potatoes should be avoided.
• Incorporate carrot juice and cabbage soup into your diet once a week.

Joint Pain – Home Remedies

• Take a warm water bath regularly.
• Massage affected area using oil.
• Papaya-seed tea 6-7 time a week for 2-3 weeks.
• Fry garlic cloves in butter and eating them prevents joint pain.
• Taking turmeric powder (1/2 spoon) 3 times a day with warm water helps curing arthritis.
• Chapatti of roasted gram flour and clarified lard can be eaten.
• Make porridge using 2 spoonfuls of winter cherry, molasses and ghee and eat it first thing in morning.  Try this for a minimum of two weeks.
• Bananas are best as they supply strength and nutrients to increase joint mobility.

If these home remedies don’t begin to show results, you can start taking joint supplements. Consult a doctor to find the right joint supplements for you.

Joint Supplements – Benefits

• Provide relief from stiffness and joint pain.
• Freedom of mobility even while serious strain.
• Joints get lubricated and work effectively.