| Arthritis causes pain and inflammation in the joints, pain | | | | Cayenne cream is popularly used as alternate |
| relief is necessary for maintaining the movement of | | | | treatment for arthritis pain as cayenne peppers have |
| joints before arthritis makes them completely | | | | capsaicin which can inhibit the signals of pain flashing to |
| immovable. Apart from this, the continuous pain can | | | | the brain. However some people may not find it |
| push the patient in a state of depression where he | | | | effective immediately and some may need more time, |
| might even give up the will to fight the condition which | | | | at least a week's time is recommended before making |
| can reduce the effects of the treatment. | | | | a decision. Consumption of vitamin E and vitamin B as |
| Doctors usually prescribe medicines those can be | | | | supplement help the body in relieving arthritis pain. |
| categorized in to three NSAID, narcotic pain relievers | | | | Chondroitin can draw blood to the cartilages, fish oil |
| and steroids. These medicines do provide immense | | | | has natural anti-inflammatory properties and ginger has |
| relief from pain and even inflammation to the patient | | | | rich anti-oxidants which can help in relieving arthritis pain |
| but along with this these are also susceptible for | | | | and inflammation. Glucosamine sulfate is a natural |
| causing serious side effects. Though till today NSAID | | | | supplement which helps the body in rebuilding cartilages |
| are considered safe but their complete effects on the | | | | and is known to have very few side effects. |
| body are yet to be known. In some arthritic conditions | | | | Some pain relieving methods are also helpful like hot |
| taking these medicines for pain relief can become | | | | water bath which can improve blood flow for some |
| compulsory. | | | | relief from pain. Hot and cold packs at the painful and |
| Many people are switching to alternate medication for | | | | inflamed joints can also relieve the pain and |
| arthritic pain relief to avoid side effects of the drugs. | | | | inflammation however in case of acutely inflamed |
| There are many herbs which have been used since | | | | joints only cold packs shall be applied. Hydrotherapy |
| ancient times for arthritic pain relief and new herbs | | | | has exercises to be done in water to improve the |
| have been discovered too recently. Nettle leaves are | | | | movement of the joint for arthritis pain relief. Traction, |
| natural counterparts of NSAID for anti-inflammation | | | | massage and manipulation are included in mobilization |
| apart from this it has a natural substance called boron | | | | therapies which promote joint movement for arthritis |
| which is a helpful nutrient for arthritis patients. Cinnamon | | | | pain relief. TENS, relaxation therapy and acupuncture |
| bark is a Chinese herb and very popular for its effects | | | | are also effective treatments for arthritis pain relief |
| on arthritic pain relief, it improves blood flow and | | | | and reducing inflammation of joints. These therapies |
| functioning of kidney and spleen. This herb is equally | | | | focus on improving the range of motion, strengthening |
| effective in relieving rheumatoid arthritis pain. Few other | | | | the joint and improving endurance. These therapies |
| effective herbs for arthritis pain relief are alfalfa, | | | | shall be taken according to medical expert's advice as |
| angelica, licorice, ginseng, burdock, devil's claw, | | | | all the therapies are not suitable for every arthritic |
| hawthorn, oregano, prickly ash, rosemary, turmeric, wild | | | | condition. |
| yarn etc. | | | | |