The most common way to deal with painful arthritis is to use anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers prescribed by your doctor. But these often produce unwelcome troublesome side effects, so you may prefer a more natural approach.
Your doctor is your best source of advice, and he or she is likely to recommend the following.
Shed some pounds
Your weight affects how much arthritis pain you feel because it puts added pressure on your joints, especially knees, hips, and feet.
Control you diet
Certain foods increase arthritis inflammation, so what you eat plays a big role in preventing arthritis discomfort. The best foods to eat include the following.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids provide and store energy for the muscles, heart, and other organs while reducing deterioration of cell membranes. "Omega 3's" are plentiful in certain kinds of fish, including salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, albacore tuna, and also fish oil supplements.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a yellow spice common in Indian dishes. It has anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to reduce arthritis pain.
Finally, there are certain herbal supplements that claim to have the ability to reduce joint pain. The following are among the herbs that may help.:
* Boswellia
* Bromelain
* Devil’s claw
* Ginkgo
* Stinging nettle
Start an exercise program
When you keep moving, you're likely to improve flexibility in your joints. Low-impact exercises such as water aerobics or swimming are best.
Use hot and cold therapy
Simply taking long, warm showers or baths will ease stiffness in your joints. You could also use an electric blanket or moist heating pad.
Meanwhile, ice packs or cold gel packs help reduce, swelling, and relieve pain from inflammation. An "ice pack" can be something as simple as a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel.
Try acupuncture
Acupuncture is recommended by the World Health Organization for treatment of more than 100 different conditions. But be sure to use a licensed and certified acupuncturist.
Learn meditation and relaxation techniques
These help you learn to cope with discomfort better by reducing stress and tension. Studies have found that lowering anxiety levels reduces inflammation and swelling caused by arthritis.
Get a massage
Regular massages can simultaneously reduce pain and stiffness while improving your range of motion. You'll get the best results when you learn self-message techniques from a professional physical therapist, or have the therapist do regular massages for you.
The purpose of this video has been to provide quick, basic answers to the question, "What are the home remedies for arthritis?"
