Tips to Relieve Joint Pain

As we age, the cartilage in our joints starts to wear down and deteriorate, causing bone-to-bone friction – as painful as it sounds. This condition is known as osteoarthritis, and it affects more than 12 million Brazilians. Although.

There are some simple solutions that can reduce wear and tear and strengthen joint tissue, as well as relieve the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. So, check out the 10 Tips to Relieve Joint Pain.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate occur naturally inhuman cartilage . Studies have shown that consuming these 2 ingredients together in supplement form can help relieve joint pain and slow joint damage over time.

Ginger: Ginger is one of the main Tips to Relieve Joint Pain,  because, A study carried out by the University of Miami tells us that consuming two capsules of ginger daily helps us to relieve joint inflammation and relieve pain. In fact, the properties of ginger are very similar to those of ibuprofen itself (but without the attendant side effects such as stomach upset or circulatory risks).

These ginger tablets can be found in health food stores or homeopathic pharmacies, the normal thing is to take two a day. Anyway, you also know that you can resort to the classic infusion. Grate the equivalent of a spoonful of the ginger root itself, bring it to a boil along with a cup of water. Take in the morning and in the afternoon.

Capsaicin Cream : Topically applied capsaicin cream has a substance found in peppers that helps reduce joint pain by blocking pain receptors and releasing endorphins. Although the cream may sting a little when it is first rubbed in, the superficial pain distracts your attention from the deeper pain i.e. joint pain.

Vitamin E: Surely you have heard of it, its effects are wonderful to resolve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and it is considered a true medicine. The ideal is to take two pills a day, the amounts will already be indicated on the box of pills or capsules when you buy them in a health food store or in a pharmacy, conventional or homeopathic. You also know that you can find vitamin E in most green leafy vegetables, but in order to get the right dose, it’s always best to use capsules.

Fish oil: Fish oil is a great alternative to relieve joint pain ,  because fish oil is a valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids, with anti-inflammatory properties that relieve joint pain.

Willow Bark: Studies conducted in 2004 showed that Willow Bark: commonly used to treat pain due to inflammation, lessens Joint Pain in some cases. Additionally, Willow Bark Extract is available in supplement form at most vitamin stores and drug stores.

Nettle: Nettle is a little known, but it helps to relieve joint pain,  because this plant has depurative properties, in addition to helping to relieve the symptoms of arthritis. It can be consumed in salads, added to vitamins and even its tincture can be extracted by macerating some leaves in half a liter of 90º alcohol for 10 days. The obtained tincture can be rubbed in the affected region between 2 or 3 times a day.

Turmeric: Turmeric is another of the powerful natural anti-inflammatories that can help us reduce joint pain: In this case, you should dilute half a spoon of turmeric in a glass of boiling water and take it twice a day.

Garlic: Garlic is a good option to help relieve joint pain , as Garlic is a food with anti-inflammatory, depurative and detoxifying properties, among others. To treat arthritis there are different options. The first is to consume three cloves of raw garlic a day. Another option is to pound a garlic and apply it directly to the area that hurts. The last remedy consists of pounding garlic , mixing it with the juice of a lemon and taking this mixture on an empty stomach the next day.

Hot water: To do this therapy you can use a moist heat bag, or a warm towel. Ideally, apply it directly to the area that hurts to help reduce inflammation, as well as provide a calming effect.