Osteoarthritis Pain Relief - Home Remedies For Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritisswelling.
among many types of arthritis. This is a degenerative4) Sea bathing or salt baths:- The iodine present in the
joint disease which usually occurs in the weight bearingsalt helps to regain and regenerate worn out tissues.
joints such as spine, hip, knee, and hands. It results from5) Exercise:- A little and proper exercise benefits the
structural changes in the cartilage of the joints which istreatment of osteoarthritis. For this always consult a
the padding or natural shock observer of the joint.physical therapist. Exercises can be chosen to
The major symptoms are pain in joints especially afterincrease flexibility, giving strength to muscles as well as
their continuous usage, swelling, warmth, stiffness andbones. Yoga and aerobics have also proved to be
deformation. The whole body may or may not behelpful in reducing inflammation.
affected by osteoarthritis6) Omega 3 fat: - Intake of nuts such as walnuts
Remedies: The symptoms can be relieved orprovides omega 3 fats to the body which helpful in
decreased with the help of some medication andcorrecting the wear & tear.
exercises or some natural home remedies.7) Oil massage: - Warm oil should be used to
1) Rest: - Rest is advised when there is acutemassage the stiff and painful joints. It improves the
inflammationblood circulation and reduces inflammation and
2) Dietary considerations: - Patients should avoid foodsstiffness.
which are acidic. Fruits & vegetables are8) Foods: - Inclusion of food items such as sesame
recommended.seeds, garlic, bananas, green gram, herbal tea of
3) Heat and Cold therapy:- Applying hot packs foralfalfa, eggplants etc. are helpful.
15-20 min. can reduce pain, and stiffness.9) Calcium: - Intake of calcium in form of easily
Putting cold packs is also helpful in reducing pain andabsorbed calcium lactate gives beneficial results .