This article is about the different types of arthritis cures and what causes arthritic pain. Also herbal therapy suggestions for a good arthritis pain reliever such as glucosamine sulphate are mentioned.
Endless research to find arthritis cures has produced plenty of information about its root causes. To date more than a hundred types of arthritis pain reliever have been identified creating even more confusion as to how to cure the disease. Out of these multitudes, efforts still remain centered on four major classes of arthritis, namely rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and fibromyalgia.
Joint inflammation is a basic characteristic present in arthritic conditions. Swelling is evident in almost all areas where two or more bones meet hence the pain is quite unbearable when it affects the whole body. Joint pain brought about by this inflammation can affect even a simple activity such as brushing your teeth. Extreme cases of physical activity or inactivity can be a cause for arthritis knee pain. Sports related injuries such as sprains, strains, over-stretching and over-exertions may inflame muscles that cross-over joint hinges. Excessive body weight bearing down on joints found in the hip, back, knees, ankles and feet speeds up the wearing out of the cartilages. Setting in of old age presents the effect of frayed and worn-out muscles, tendons and nerves. All these and more lead to joint pain in whatever age or gender.
Failures of main body organs such as skin, heart, lungs, spleen and eyes are also identified as culprits in bringing about joint pain. These are causes that are discovered by the physician as a result of analyzing blood samples and x-rays. The diversity of causes however can be remedied by simple medications and corrective treatments.
Analgesics, also known as pain-killers alleviate joint pain as they suppress the systemic causes. However, certain individuals may be susceptible to possible side-effects such as nausea, constipation, cognitive injury, dizziness and anxiety. Manifestations of such symptoms should be taken as a sign to shy away from these types of medications.
People experiencing side-effects from pain-killers may opt to resort to natural therapies to alleviate joint pain. Some of the known herbal therapy suggestions are primrose oil, glucosamine sulphate, devil’s claw’ and avocado extracts. Dietary supplements such as those with omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are said to be high in anti-inflammatory attributes that lessen the harshness of joint pains. However, caution is required since these natural substitutes are not FDA approved.
Another choice to relieve joint pain is topical medication. These may come in the form of balms, creams, gels, lotions, ointments and patches. The products may result in temporary relief but other findings show that these treatments are effective only in selective joint areas.
When using topical medications for joint pain the medications may be enhanced with a mild massage. Gentle motions of stretching and rubbing can bring relief by soothing stiffness and providing motion for joints. Already in existence long before it was named as such, massage is considered to be an ancient effective treatment for arthritis
Hans K Anderson
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