Joint Pain: How to Relieve Joint Pain

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Combat Your Joint Pain

Joint pain is something that can plague anyone, at almost any age. It is painful and frustrating, but not the end of the world, especially with modern advances in medicine. With these simple tips, you can combat your joint pain!

Joint pain and how to help fix it…

Common joint pains occur when joints are inflamed, and when tendons and muscle tissue around them are strained.

The pain experienced could depend on the type of injury, chronic illness and environmental and lifestyle factors.

Below, there is a list of three common joint pain complaints, and common treatments for each one. As always, ask a doctor before starting any new treatment, and be sure you have looked into every option for controlling your own pain.

Common Joint Pain Problems and How to Combat ThemPain in the Shoulder

Shoulder pain is one of the most common pain complaints heard in doctors’ offices. The shoulder is made up of several joints that connect with muscles and tendons, so when a shoulder begins experiencing noticeable pain and limited mobility, it warrants treatments and special care at home.

Ignoring the pain can lead to instability of the soft tissue, which will cause more pain, sometimes severe pain.

Treatment typically includes rest, changing to lighter activities, and physical therapy. Therapists in programs like Home Healthcare for Energy Workers will usually focus on improving the flexibility and strength of the joint without causing further injury so daily tasks can be made easier.

Medications would be the next logical step. Anti-inflammatory drugs usually work wonders for joint pain, and more extreme cases include steroid and numbing injections. Surgery would be the last option if nothing else works. Thankfully, it is rarely needed.

Taking steps to prevent this pain is also important. Keep your shoulders stretched and limber and be sure to massage the muscles or relax them when they start to get uncomfortably tight. This is a spot where many people hold tension, so doing all you can to get help now can improve your life and future significantly.

Knee Pain

The onset of joint pain in the knee can result from several things. Old injuries and arthritis are the usual culprits. Also, being overweight or severely overweight is terrible for all joints, especially knee joints. Unfortunately, any injury to a joint is a breeding ground for arthritis.

The symptoms generally include stiffness, swelling, and of course, pain. The treatment will depend on what your doctor determines the cause to be. If the patient is overweight, then a healthy eating plan should be put in place to decrease excess weight. Next, physical therapy for the same reason as the shoulder.

Common Joint Pain Problems and How to Combat ThemFinally, if all else fails, then sometimes surgery is the only option to alleviate increasing pain and prevent further deterioration. If you notice pain after exercise or activity, you might need to assess your body alignment and make sure your pain isn’t stemming from the activities you do. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about how to make your daily exercise safer.

The Hip Joint

When the hip joint is injured, you will feel most of the pain in the groin or inside the hip. Any other pain outside these areas is due to ligaments, muscles, or soft tissue damage. An injured hip joint can be extremely painful, and it can cause more mobility problems than other joint issues.

Physical therapy and drugs to counteract the inflammation together is the best way to combat the pain. Losing weight if necessary would help tremendously and decrease activity. Surgery is the final option if the pain gets out of control, but it should be avoided at all costs. Be sure to keep your body alignment in mind as you heal this joint.

Physical therapists will be able to help you find where you might be out of balance and can show you better ways for improving posture and overall body alignment.

Wrap-Up

Shoulder, knee, and hip pain seem to be some of the main culprits for joint pain.

Usually a combination of medication, decreased activity and physical therapy is a tremendous help.

As stated before, surgery is a last resort, but it does provide a lot of pain relief in extreme cases. You should talk with your doctor anytime you experience severe joint pain. They will be able to recommend the right treatments and better identify the cause of your injuries.

Eileen O'Shanassy is a freelance writer and blogger based out of Flagstaff, AZ. She writes on a variety of topics and loves to research and write. For more information on general health check ups you should have, check with your doctor or dentist. She enjoys baking, biking, and kayaking. Check out her Twitter @eileenoshanassy.
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