Arthritis and Pain Relief

The person is said to be suffering from arthritis if there is inflammation in the joints, which results in pain, redness and swelling of the joints.  If arthritis is not treated properly, the problem will become worse as the cartilage and the protective joint capsule gets eroded very much.  People who suffer from arthritis find it very difficult to get pain relief from it.  They are always at the look out for repairing their joints so that their mobility is increased.

Tips for pain relief:

Work and rest should be balanced right from the start till the end of the day, also while working the strongest joints should be used for doing the work.  Always remember not to prolong the period of time by keeping the joints in the same position.

Stretching exercises and movements prevents the joints from injuries as the muscles and tendons, which are prone to tear and limber, are warmed up.  A few minutes of stretching should be part of the daily routine of the arthritis patient, to make the major muscles work.

Massage can relieves the pain caused by arthritis, soothes the stiff, sore muscles, decreases swelling and inflammation.  To give a gentle massage, a cream or oil can be applied to the fingers of the masseur, the massage can be done daily for up to ten minutes to get maximum benefit out of it.

Exercise reduces the joint stiffness, pain and increases the muscle strength and flexibility.  When over exercised, it is good to stop the activity, application of ice pack or cool water is applied on the area of pain to reduce the swelling and pain caused by arthritis.

Being obese can affect the weight bearing joints increasing the pain caused by arthritis.  Shedding the extra kilos helps to slow down the progression of arthritis and decreases the risk of getting osteoarthritis of the knee.

Consuming essential fatty acids helps the body to be relieved from pain as it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Getting diagnosed is very important, as there are more than 100 varieties of arthritis; specific diagnosis is mandatory to get relieved from the pain caused by arthritis.  When a person experiences stiffness, swelling or pain in the joints for more than one week’s time should consult the doctor for fast remedy.