| Where two bones meet is called a joint. Joints are | | | | have soothing effects similar to those produced by |
| responsible for keeping the skeleton together, as well | | | | applying heat. |
| as being the facilitator of motion. All bones except for | | | | Rubbing ointments onto aching joints can be used |
| the hyoid bone, a bone located in the neck, are | | | | alone or in addition to other treatments. Ointments may |
| attached to joints. The hyoid is the only free-floating | | | | bring joint pain relief by themselves or in addition to that |
| bone. There exist different types of joints, fixed and | | | | from other treatments. There are also some exercises |
| mobile. Those that are fixed don't allow the connected | | | | and yoga that provide the joint pain relief and can be |
| bones to move (or, at least not much). Those that are | | | | considered as the natural arthritis remedy. |
| mobile are either highly mobile, like most ball-and-socket | | | | Many people find that a natural arthritis remedy |
| joints, or somewhat immobile, like the joints connecting | | | | relieves their pain. Acupuncture provides effective |
| the vertebrae. A large majority of joints are mobile, or | | | | relief for some, while others prefer mind techniques |
| synovial joints. | | | | such as self-hypnosis or guided imagery. Self-hypnosis |
| The Ball and Socket Joint, Condyloid Joint, Gliding Joint, | | | | uses repetitive reinforcement of positive statements, |
| Hinge Joint, Pivot Joint, and Saddle Joint are usually the | | | | while guided imagery involves creating peaceful |
| most common joints affected by arthritis. Arthritis can | | | | images in the mind. Other natural methods include |
| affect many other joints, but these are just the most | | | | biofeedback, massage, relaxation training or physical |
| common. Heat applied to the aching joint often | | | | therapy. |
| provides the joint pain relief and stiffness of arthritis. | | | | The product flexprotex will revolutionize dietary |
| Various means of warming up joints can give | | | | supplements, aiding the body in reconstructing the |
| temporary relief. Use sources of heat that are | | | | interface between two bones. When one limits the |
| comfortable and safe, such as hot-water bottles, | | | | swelling at joints, your entire body feels better, making |
| electric heating pads, and heat lamps. There also are | | | | you feel years younger. |
| ointments that increase the blood flow in the skin and | | | | |