Commonly associated with arthritis, joint pains can cause considerable pain and discomfort in a person’s body Joint pain can be experienced in several ways. Most commonly it is evident as a tenderness or discomfort when touched,
swelling or inflammation of the area, indications of bruising or restriction of any sort of movement. Each of these symptoms can have several causes associated with them.
Causes of joint pain
Arthritis is the most commonly diagnosed cause of painful joints. It is the inflammation of joints caused by the wearing down of cartilage, a chronic pain of the joints known as osteoarthritis. Other types of arthritis associated with joint pain can be rheumatoid arthritis and septic arthritis.
Injuries can be another important contributor to painful joints. Swelling and redness may occur to the injured area when ligament, or cartilage and bones within the joint are affected by sports, outdoor activities or accidents. Infectious diseases like rheumatic fever, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, bursitis, and influenza can also cause pain in the joints.
If the pain is specifically located around the feet, ankles or legs, this may be a case of gout. Obesity can also cause pain. Added pressure on bones and muscles or inactivity of the muscles and joints not only cause pain but can also contribute to injuries. Air pressure changes in the environment can also be a cause of joint pain. As air pressure reduces, any existing inflamed tissue in and around joints will expand and cause increased pain.
When the skin gets cold, pain sensors work more, which is why more joints hurt. People with any kind of joint pain will almost inevitably experience pain in the cold weather. Any one can experience joint pain starting from their teen years.
Some helpful suggestions
- Use a heating pad on the joint giving you a particular pain.
- Stay warm by wearing long sleeved clothing.
- Keep the humidity in your house up.
- Specific exercises can help strengthen key supportive muscles and help restore fl exibility.
- Schedule a physical therapy session.
- Take some medication for direct pain relief.
- Pamper yourself with a warm bath using 6 to 10 drops of essential oils.
- Massage the affected area with essential oils to ease the pain.
- Go for alternative medical treatments.
- Change your diet and include more fruits and vegetables.
- Get lots of rest and relaxation.
Relieving pain is the main goal, but understanding the cause and treating the problem should be one’s top priority. Consult your physician and make sure he or she is aware of the symptoms or possible causes to be able to diagnose the problem correctly.
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By: Roncha Belelie