Joint pain is one of the most common health problems that people report to doctors today and we will discuss how to get relief from joint pain later in this article. According to a recent survey report, more than 350 million people across the globe report experiencing severe joint pain every year. It’s no secret that our joints go through a lot of stress. They hold our bones together, support our body weight and movement. Certainly, joints of a human body are structured and designed to endure all of the stress but sometimes get injured resulting in joint pain. Well, there can be many causes of joint pain.
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What are the most common causes of joint pain?
Honestly, joint pain is a very common health problem, particularly when you age. A recent report says that one out of three adults is struggling with joint pain. Joint pain may range from a mild ache to sharp pain. Let’s dive straight into some causes of joint pain:
Disease
Undoubtedly, there are some diseases that can be a reason for joint pain. A chronic autoimmune disease named “Lupus” is one of the most common examples of such diseases. Lupus can cause severe joint pain. In fact, joint pain is one of the major symptoms of this disease. Some of the other symptoms of Lupus are fever, fatigue, skin lesions, stiffness and swelling in joints, rashes on the body and more.
Arthritis
Clearly, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the most reported types of arthritis are gout, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), and septic arthritis. Joint pain and stiffness are the main symptoms of arthritis and usually get worsen without the right treatment.
Injury
Injury is an extremely common cause of joint pain and can occur due to overuse of joints, car accidents, bicycle wrecks and more. Physically active people, athletes or sportspersons are more prone to such joint injuries.
Viral infection
Some viral infections like parvovirus B19 and hepatitis C virus (HCV), enterovirus, rubella, flavivirus can cause swelling and joint pain. However, getting the right treatment at the right time can help you get relief from joint pain.
How To Get Relief From Joint Pain?
Honestly, there are many ways that can help you get relief from joint pain and inflammation. But if you are experiencing joint pain for a long time then consulting an Orthopaedist is the first move that you should take. A specialist properly diagnoses the problem and prescribes the right treatment to help you get your mobility back.
Following are some natural approaches that can help you relieve joint pain and protect your joints from future injuries:
Cold Compression
Cold compression or therapy is an effective way that restricts blood flow, reduces inflammation and swelling. If you are experiencing joint pain, then apply an ice pack on the affected area for few minutes. Also, do not apply ice on your skin directly, instead wrap it in a cloth or towel.
Get Enough Exercise
There are many benefits of engaging yourself in regular exercise. It helps you strengthen muscles around your joints, manage your weight, and improve your range of motion. So, it’s good to start some low-impact exercises like cycling, tai chi, swimming, walking, and more.
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy or physical therapy is an excellent way that can help you get relief from joint pain and improve your muscle strength.
Are you experiencing pain and inflammation in your joints? Well, you should consult a physiotherapist. AOSM is one of the best physiotherapy centres in Delhi that provides treatment for all injuries and help you get your mobility back.
Author Bio
Dr. Prateek Kumar Gupta is highly trained arthroscopy and sports surgeon in AOSM. He treats sports injury and other orthopaedic injuries including foot, ankle, hip, elbow with special interest in knee and shoulder issues that hinders patient/players quality of life.
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