As you age, you can experience many changes which can affect you both physically and emotionally. One of the drastic changes associated with aging is joint pain. The pain can be caused by many factors but the most common of them all has something to do with your cartilage and ligaments. Diseases associated with the pain include bursitis and different forms of arthritis as well as the common muscle pain.
You have many options to experience joint pain relief. You can prefer to stick to the usual routines and treatments prescribed by physicians or go the natural way for your body.
The natural methods for joint pain relief include taking in natural herbal medicines and supplements; eating as well as avoiding certain foods which can promote relief; massage therapies; acupuncture, exercise; as well as movement routines. These will all alleviate pain.
Herbal medicines are proven to help in managing many ailments, and these herbals have also been used in helping to bring comfort to sufferers of joint pain. The herbal supplements have been derived from compounds of herbs such as Indian ginseng, ginger, shallaki, camphor and menthol. Indian ginseng is also called ashwagandha. The roots of this wonderful herb are used to treat arthritis and other conditions that bring forth joint pain. Gingerm which is a common herb used in kitchens and is probably familiar to many of us, has properties which help to bring relief from pain. There are many studies and researches that can testify to the power of this kitchen wonder herb. Clinical trials on patients who took ginger powder suggest that majority of the patients experienced relief and comfort without any side effects.
Certain foods can also help to give joint pain relief. According to credible studies, berries which are rich in Vitamin C are good for the joints. Because it is Vitamin C rich, it helps in slowing down the wear and tear of your joints. Vitamin C also plays a big role in the formation of collagen, an important component of bone and cartilage.
Although there are no scientific evidences that explain how massage therapies work to help in managing joint pain, many experts theorize the role of massage in releasing good compounds in the body to help ward off pain. This same mechanism, according to oriental medicine practitioners is the science behind acupuncture. Acupuncture incorporates the use of special needles that are positioned in specific areas of the body to remove pain.
Other people say that exercises and special routines help in managing joint pain. Exercise can keep your joints ouch-free because weight maintenance is essential to lessen the workload of your joints.
These treatments and intervention are very helpful in promoting joint pain relief. For the natural therapies, there are many options you can try for yourself provided that you research well on all of them to be sure that you will not harm yourself in the process especially if you will take in drugs and medications. Also, go to reputable suppliers (in case of herbal medicines) or people with training and experience if you will be going to Ayurvedic or homeopathic clinics.
