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Home Remedies for Joint Pain That Works Miracles

Last updated on : 18 Jun, 2024

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Joint pain is a group of painful and degenerative conditions characterized by inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, also known as Arthritis.

It can be acute or chronic, defined as lasting longer than three months. There are numerous joint pain causes. A minor muscle or ligament sprain, bursitis, or dislocation can all cause sudden joint pain. Chronic joint pain causes can be a sign of serious conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, blood cancer, or malignant neoplasms.

Arthritis of any kind can cause pain and long-term damage to the joints. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most natural home remedies for restricting the development of the disease and arthritis treatment.

8 Home remedies for joint pain

1) Maintain weight

Your weight can have a significant impact on your joint pain symptoms. Extra weight puts additional strain on your joints, particularly your knees, hips, and feet.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, each pound (lb) of body weight adds 3 pounds of stress to the knees and 6 pounds of stress to the hip joints. Losing weight can greatly enhance mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future joint damage by reducing the stress on your joints.

2) Exercise

Because of the pain, they feel when moving stiff body parts, people with arthritis tend to be less active. Exercise, on the other hand, is very important for healthy bones and, in the long term, can potentially help prevent further damage to the joint areas in the body.

Low-impact exercises can be done like

  • Daily stretches for improved range of motion
  • Brisk walking for cardiovascular benefits
  • Aerobic exercises for building strength and endurance
  • Strength training using lightweight
  • Yoga
  • cycling
  • tai chi
  • swimming.

3) Follow a healthy diet:

Diet is extremely important in the treatment of arthritis pain. Include these nutrients in your diet to get joint pain relief.

Omega-3 foods include fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts.

Sulfur-rich foods such as onion, garlic, cabbage, and asparagus can reduce swelling and rebuild connective tissue.

High-antioxidant foods: Fresh vegetables like spinach, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, carrots, and red and green peppers, as well as fruits high in vitamin A, C, and K like berries, melon, papaya, avocado, and pineapple, can effectively protect from oxidative stress, prevent the autoimmune response, and even slow down cartilage destruction.

4) Epsom Salt: 

Excellent arthritis treatment is the use of Epsom salt, which contains a high concentration of magnesium, which is beneficial to bone health.

Method to prepare it

In a cup of hot water, combine 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of Epsom salt. For best results, take one tablespoon of this mixture twice a day (morning and night).

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5) Turmeric:

Turmeric, the golden spice commonly used in Indian cuisine, incorporates a chemical known as curcumin. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric is known to have natural anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce joint pain and improve overall well-being. They also act as antioxidants, combating oxidative stress, which can lead to joint degenerative changes.

6) Vitamin D:

Vitamin D strengthens bones and aids in the proper functioning of the immune system. Sunlight and certain foods can provide people with vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency symptoms include increased joint pain, poor muscle function, and osteoarthritis advancement. 

Vitamin D supplementation has been shown in studies to help reduce the chronic pain that people suffer from joint pain. In the study we’re about to look at, researchers discovered that individuals with knee osteoarthritis who also had a vitamin D deficiency had improved muscle strength, better knee function, and less pain once they started taking vitamin D supplements. This joint pain treatment combination resulted in a lower risk of falling and a higher overall quality of life.

Some Vitamin D supplements you can take for the bone strengthening

Note- Before taking any of the above supplements consult with your doctor.

7) Use hot and cold therapy:

Heat and cold treatments are two distinct but effective ways to ameliorate arthritis pain.

Heat therapy stimulates circulation and gives relief to stiff joints and aching muscles, whereas cold therapy constricts blood vessels, slowing circulation, reducing swelling, and numbing pain.

Examples of heat therapy,

  • Starting the day with a warm bath or shower to relieve stiffness is one example of heat treatment.
  • warm paraffin wax applied to aching joints
  • Use a heating pad or a hot water bottle to relieve aching joints.

Examples of cold therapy,

Cold treatments should be limited to no more than 20 minutes. Wrapping an ice bag in a towel and applying it on painful areas, drenching the affected limb in ice water, and using a cold pack are just a few of the treatments available.

8) Get a massage:

Massaging the muscles and joints regularly can help relieve joint pain. Massage therapy has long been used to improve flexibility and circulation, as well as to relieve pain and reduce stress and anxiety.

Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness. There are numerous medication options available, but combining them with home remedies may be more effective in reducing pain and increasing mobility.

Massage, specific supplements, heat and cold therapy, and gentle exercises like yoga and water exercises are all common home remedies.

If people have any concerns about using home remedies for arthritis, they should consult a doctor. Before taking any supplements, make sure to ask about them because they may interfere with other prescribed medications.

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