HEALTH CARE- COMMON CAUSES OF JOINT PAINS- HOME REMEDIES FOR JOINT PAINS

HEALTH CARE- COMMON CAUSES OF JOINT PAINS - HOME REMEDIES FOR JOINT PAINS
HEALTH CARE- COMMON CAUSES OF JOINT PAINS- HOME REMEDIES FOR JOINT PAINS 

Most of us are experiencing joint pains of some sort or other quite often. But most of these joint pains are harmless and will subside in due course. Many a time the joint pains are caused due to wrong or over usage of the joint/joints, from an unaccustomed work, such as gardening or some other job in the home or even while playing/in the course of games/sport events, we end up with temporary joint pains. Though these types of joint pains are not dangerous, pains which are acute and persisting for longer period of times may be pointing to a serious underlying cause, such as Arthritis, Infection of bones, Cancers, Osteoporosis etc.. Hence if the joint pains stay beyond three to four days, causing due to any reason, it is better to approach our doctor or health specialist for diagnosis and treatment of the problem. 

STRAINS AND SPRAINS

Usually strains and sprains will be occurring when our joints are twisted unnaturally, causing injury to the ligaments or tendons and sometimes to both in the joints. Frequently these are caused in the course of physical activity, such as playing sport, dancing, etc., and sometimes due to accidents also. Sprains affect the ligaments, i.e., the tissues connecting bone to bone. Strains affect the tendons, which are attaching muscle to bone and both of them can cause joint pains. This type of strains and sprains are not serious and they don’t need medical attention. Proper Rest, Massage and Strapping will be sufficient for healing the condition. In case, swelling and acute pain do exists, then it would be better to seek the opinion of our doctor or health specialist for diagnosis and treatment for the problem.

HOME REMEDIES FOR JOINT PAINS

We can also try these excellent home remedies for chronic joint pains of all types as said above including arthritis which shows amazing results. 

1. MASSAGE : Massage helps in relieving joint pain by improving circulation and soothing inflammation. Several studies say that regular massage reduces pains, stiffness and range of motion in the affected joints. Warm coconut oil, olive, mustard, castor or garlic oil can be used for massage by applying gentle pressure while massaging the affected area. 

2. HOT AND COLD COMPRESSES: Alternating hot and cold compresses also works in easing joint pains. Heat therapy reduces pain, increases blood flow and relaxes muscles and joints, while cold therapy reduces inflammation. 

1. We should rap both compresses separately and should not be applied directly to the skin. 
2. Hot compress shall be placed on the affected area for about three minutes. 
3. On removing the compress, immediately a cold compress shall be placed in that area for about one minute. 
4. The process shall have to be repeated for 15 to 20 minutes for two or three times daily. 

3. FENUGREEK SEEDS: Fenugreek is a popular home medicine for treating joint pains in view of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is especially beneficial for those suffering from arthritis. One teaspoon of ground fenugreek seeds with a glass of lukewarm water have to be swallowed daily in the mornings. Otherwise we may also take a teaspoon of soaked fenugreek seeds in the water for whole night and eat them the next morning before the breakfast. 

4. TURMERICK: Turmeric is an excellent Ayurvedic medicine for joint pains, containing curcumin with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. One teaspoon of turmeric powder with a little honey in a glass of warm milk shall be taken daily for a few days or else to take turmeric capsules three times daily. 

5. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR :Apple cider vinegar works well in reducing joint pains by eliminating toxins from the joints and tissues. It is rich with minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. One to three teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar with little honey shall have to be mixed with a cup of warm water and taken the solution two or three times a day, preferably before meals. This can be continued regularly since in addition to helping with joint pains, it is also good for our overall health.

 6. EPSOM SALT: Epsom salt baths help in absorption of magnesium through the skin. Joint pains are frequently due to low levels of magnesium also and magnesium helps in reducing inflammation and in detoxification of cells. Two cups of Epsom salt shall have to be mixed in warm bath water for about 20 minutes before taking bath and the process shall be repeated three times a week. 

7. GARLIC: In view of its richness in sulphur and selenium, garlic is very good remedy for those suffering from arthritis and any other joint pains. Sulphur helps in relieving joint pains and inflammation and also arthritic patients often have low levels of selenium in their blood. We can consume two or three garlic cloves daily, and even by including it in our diet. If we are deterring to the smell or taste of garlic, we can take garlic supplements. Further we can also fry two garlic cloves in two tablespoons of mustard or sesame oil. After the garlic cloves turn black, the oil shall be strained and allowed to cool until it is comfortably warm, then can be used to massage on the skin over the affected area. After allowing it for about three hours , then we can go for washing it. This process shall be continued twice daily and we can see improvement very soon. 

8. GINGER: Ginger is an excellent natural medicine for muscle and joint pains, due to its high anti-inflammatory properties. Drinking ginger tea or including fresh ginger root or dried ginger powder in our daily diet is very good for health. To prepare ginger tea, a small piece of ginger root shall have to be boiled in a cup of water for 10 minutes and strained it. To improve the taste, we can sweeten it with honey. Alternately we can also take one teaspoon of mixture of ginger, turmeric and fenugreek powder of same quantities in the morning and evening and we can see the results certainly within a short time. 

The above mentioned home remedies are harmless and with no side effects with amazing results and are in practice from the ages.  By adapting to these methods,we  can have relief from our joint pains and all the said substances are also good for general health.