Arthitics

 Arthritis is a highly common joint disorder that leads to pain, swelling, stiffness and inflammation in the joints. It is needless to say that it can make life really difficult.

Some of the most common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylosis etc.

Arthritis does not treat itself on its own. It is a condition that requires treatment in order to reduce pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

Here are some simple and easy ways to reduce joint pain:

1. Ice Therapy

Ice therapy is quite effective in reducing joint pain. Apply an ice pack to the affected joint for about 15 minutes every hour on the first day. On the second day, apply this pack for 5-6 times through the day for a duration of 15 minutes every time.

Do not apply ice directly to the joint, in order to avoid ice burn.

2. Hydrotherapy

Warm water can help reduce pressure on joints and muscles. Thus, it can help provide relief from joint pain. A warm bath is an excellent way to reduce pain in weight bearing joints such as hips and knees.

3. Massage

A light massage is yet another effective way to reduce pain in hips and knees. Use a menthol rub for massaging such joints. This kind of a massage should be done in light strokes, in the direction of your heart.

4. Exercise

Exercise can help increase flexibility and strength of your joints. However, it is important to do just as much exercise as you can handle without pain. Light exercise and stretching can help reduce pain in the joints to a great extent.

5. Get Plenty of Rest

Adequate rest is also important to relieve joint pain. Take small periods of rest while doing exercise. It can help you cope with your exercise routine better.

Moreover, make sure that you get enough sleep at night.

6. Use a Natural Joint Pain Relief Supplement

Last, but not the least, it is also a good idea to use and safe and effective joint pain relief supplement. A lot of such supplements exist in the market but it is just a few that actually work.

Some of the best ones come with natural ingredients like reishi mushroom or ganoderma, capsaicin extract and tongat ali. Such supplements not only reduce pain and stiffness in the joints but also help strengthen your bones.