One out of 5 Americans experiences joint pains because of different reasons. Some it is because of injuries during sports, others it’s because of overuse but in most cases, it is because of arthritis. Understanding what is causing your pain is important because it will make it easy for you to choose the perfect natural remedy for your pain. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the natural remedies you should try to relieve joint pain.
- Magnet therapy is one of the most effective natural remedy for joint pains. It comes in different forms such as necklaces, bracelets, inserts, disks or pads. They are always available in most natural food stores. Research on magnet therapy confirms that it is perfect when used by people who have osteoarthritis and those who have arthritis that is likened to old age and not for RA. People with hip and knee osteoarthritis shows significant relief of pain when they use magnets.
- This is a traditional Chinese method of treatment that have been in place for more than five thousand years. It is known for its effectiveness when it comes to pain relief. Doing it on your own might prove difficult so it is advisable you visit a traditional Chinese practitioner who will help you. It involves use of tiny needles that stimulates energy along the pathways in your body. The goal of using this needles is to correct the imbalances of energy in your body. It will lower the chemicals that causes inflammation which will in turn reduce pain.
- You might be in a lot of pain and you don’t feel like moving, but exercising is for your own good. You might be tempted to think that exercise will make the pain worse but the truth is it will lower the swelling on your joints and it will help you ease pain. It is important to talk to your physical therapist before beginning this exercises. The exercises that you should try include:
- This are exercises that helps your heart to keep moving. Exercises like walking and swimming.
- Strength training. This are the type of exercises that helps keep the muscles around your joints strong.
- Balance moves. Type of exercises that will help you keep your balance and avoid stumbles.
- Range of motion exercises. Exercises that will help your joints move as they are supposed to.
- Use of meditation to cope with pain. Reducing stress helps reduce joint pains and there is no better of reducing stress than use of meditation. Research carried out by national institutes of health confirmed that meditation and other relaxation techniques helps people with joint pains relieve the pain. When stress is reduced, inflammation is reduced too and thus the swelling and joint pain will drop. It does not require you to have spiritual beliefs to meditate. Meditation can be as simple as focusing on your breathing and noticing each inhale and exhale. Anyone can meditate and a few minutes of meditation will help ease your joint pain.
- Massage dates back to thousands of years and this method can still be used in the modern world to ease joint pains. If you can get a massage expert then the better but if your wife or girlfriend is good at it, she can help you and it will help ease joint pain. Using a massage therapist is the best option because he will know exactly the spots that are so painful and needs to be avoided during the session. Make sure not to use products that can irritate your skin.
- Heat and cold. Heat and cold treatments is one of the most effective natural remedy for joint pains. Cold treatment curbs inflammation and joint swelling. Apply an ice pack on your aching joint for at least 20 minutes and don’t overdo it. Heat treatment will relax your muscles and spur the blood flow. Use a heating pad or a warm damp piece of cloth and don’t get it too hot it might burn your skin. Apply the warm cloth or heating pad on your aching joint for at least 20 minutes and it will help relieve the pain.
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