| There are millions of people all over the world who | | | | 2. Acupuncture - this ancient technique of healing is |
| suffer from arthritis. In fact, it is one of the common | | | | another popular form of arthritis pain relief. It does not |
| causes of disability in the US alone, hindering the | | | | only relief pain but it also reduce inflammation, swelling |
| activities of nearly 20 millions adults. | | | | and improve blood circulation. This holistic approach to |
| Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints of the | | | | pain management are now becoming popular because |
| body; it is the inflammation of joints due to immune | | | | it gives instant relief and it is said to improve the |
| system reaction, infections, or abnormal deposits of | | | | general well being of the patient and lessen the |
| materials. The body's autoimmune system attacks the | | | | recurrence of arthritis. |
| body instead of protecting it from harmful viruses and | | | | 3. Anti-inflammatory drugs - these painkillers can be |
| bacteria. | | | | prescribed or bought over the counter. It is used to |
| Inflammation is the body's defence mechanism to | | | | relieve the symptoms of arthritis such as swelling, pain, |
| ward off harmful elements, in the case of arthritis the | | | | and stiffness. Painkillers are also known as nonsteroidal |
| immune system produces an excessive amount of | | | | anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAID. |
| these cells and attacks the joints and the surrounding | | | | 4. Corticosteroid or steroids are anti-inflammatory |
| area making the particular joint of the body inflamed | | | | drugs that help relieve pain and swelling. Although this is |
| and swelling. Though there is no known cure or | | | | an effective treatment, this drug is rarely given due to |
| treatment that will correct these bodily reactions, there | | | | its side effects. Often the doctor who administers this |
| are working programs that aim to help patients with | | | | drug injects the affected area with steroids so that the |
| this disease to cope, and improve their quality of life. | | | | dose that is administered is low. |
| Education and awareness program are also included in | | | | 5. Hyaluronan Injections - is a medication that reduces |
| the program so that people will know what other | | | | the pain, inflammation and swelling. The medicine is |
| people are going through. Along with these programs | | | | injected directly to the joints such as the knee, thus |
| are self-management programs that aim to help | | | | increasing the mobility of the joint. |
| patients to cope with the pain, reduce swelling, and | | | | 6. Narcotic Pain Relievers - this medication only |
| give relief to patient who is suffering from arthritis. | | | | address the pain but not the inflammation and swelling |
| There are dozens of arthritis pain relief methods that | | | | of the joints. This medication is combined with other |
| are out in the market today, you can choose from | | | | medication to achieve and enhance its effect. |
| natural, chemical, ancient medicine or alternative | | | | However, this type of medication can make the patient |
| medication. Just make sure that your doctor knows | | | | drug dependent with prolonged used. |
| which medications or alternative medications you are | | | | For people with arthritis that regularly exercise and |
| taking, your doctor can help you in choosing which | | | | undergo some diet modification achieved some |
| medication is appropriate from your condition. | | | | significant benefits in their overall health, like reduce |
| Here is an overview of arthritis pain relief: | | | | pain, because exercise releases the natural pain |
| 1. Creams, liniments, lotions and salves - this topical pain | | | | reliever of the body, the endorphins, it also improves |
| relief are often the first choice of people with mild | | | | physical function by strengthening your muscles and |
| arthritis. It provides instant relief and soothing and | | | | increase flexibility. |
| calming effect. | | | | |