| Arthritis pain can radiate to tendons and muscles, but it | | | | You should also take an anti-inflammatory medication |
| is actually caused by wear and tear on cartilage | | | | such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can help control |
| between bones. This erosion of cartilage mainly occurs | | | | pain as well. These medications are Cox-2 inhibitors. |
| in joints such as the fingers, knees, hips and even the | | | | They minimize pain and inflammation by limiting the |
| between spinal vertebrae. Arthritis can be painful and | | | | effects of certain enzymes on prostaglandins or body |
| cause inflammation, numbness, tingling and even a | | | | chemicals, which is the body's natural response to |
| weakness in joints. The best way to cure arthritis is | | | | irritation or injury. Massage can also help cure arthritis |
| through rest, immobilization, ice, heat, massage and | | | | muscle and joint pain by relaxing the nerves and |
| exercise. | | | | promoting the flow of blood and nutrients to the soft |
| After the onset of arthritis symptoms, you should rest | | | | tissues surrounding the joint. Stretching and resistance |
| your arthritic joint for a few days. This will prevent | | | | exercises can also help cure arthritis pain. Stretching |
| further damage to the cartilage. It will also help control | | | | will help increase flexibility in tight muscles around the |
| some of the inflammation and pain. During this time, you | | | | joint. Resistance exercises such as weightlifting can |
| can further reduce inflammation and pain by using ice | | | | build strength and stability in the muscles and tendons, |
| during the first few days. Ice causes vasoconstriction, | | | | which can relieve pressure on the joint. |
| a narrowing of blood vessels, which lessons swelling | | | | If you are looking for a natural aid for your pain, |
| and pain by limiting the flow of blood and lymph fluid to | | | | Glucosamine and chondroitin are two supplements that |
| the affected joint. Once the initial inflammation has | | | | can help rebuild existing cartilage in the joint and |
| been reduced, a heating pad can increase the flow of | | | | increase synovial fluids. Taken daily over time you will |
| blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients that are | | | | find a reduction in your arthritis pain. |
| essential for healing. | | | | |