Joint Pain

Joint is the area where two bones end meet to provide motion to a body part. Joints include shoulders, hips, elbows and knees. These are the main elements for movements in our body. They are constructed to allow different degrees and types of movements. Some joints can withstand compression and maintain heavy loads while some permit limited movements. Any damage to the joint from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and causes lot of pain.Many types of conditions can lead to painful joints. Such as Arthritis, bursitis, strains, sprains, ligament tear or other injuries. The most common joint pains are seen in knees, shoulder and hips. And also aging is the 1st factor as joint pain increases with age.

Joint pain can range from mild to severe. It may last for few weeks or many months. This can affect your quality of life. Joint pair can be treated through medications, physical therapy or any other treatment.

Symptoms and Causes:

1. Compressed nerve.

2. Hip pain.

3. Burning.

4.Itching.

5. Numbness.

6. Redness, warmth or swelling.

7. Stiffness.

8. Reduced mobility.

Treatment

1. Medications-

The 1st preference for any problem is medicines. It should be taken as per doctor's prescription. Basically non steroidal anti- inflammatory drug such aspirin, naproxen can provide relief. Other drugs such as muscle relaxants to treat muscle spasms.

2.Physical therapy-

Physiotherapist strengthen the muscles around the joint, stabilize the joint and improve the range of motion. Therapist uses ultrasound, heat and cold therapy and use low frequency simulator, they help to reduce pain and increases range of motion.

3.Home care

1. Protect the joint with wrap.

2. Use hot water bag to reduce pain.

3. Elevate the joint above the level of heart.

4. Reduce pressure on the painful joints.