Ten Ways To Avoid Joint Pains

Your joints endure an incredible amount of stress. They connect your bones, support your weight and above all, allow you to move. Though your joints are designed to cope with all of the stress you place on them, sometimes they suffer from wear and tear. This results in joint pain, otherwise known as arthralgia – an extremely uncomfortable health situation.

Joint pain (such as in your knees and hips) can be caused by a number of different factors, which range from wounds, trauma, disease, strains and sprains, bursitis, tendonitis or even osteoporosis. Arthritis can also cause joint pain, but it is important to remember that joint pain often differs from person to person. There are, however, a number of things you can do to  alleviate the pain, as well as prevent it. Following are the 10 best ways to prevent and alleviate the pain:

• Opt for Cold Therapy
  Cold temperatures reduce blood flow, and therefore reduce tissue swelling. It is recommended that you put an ice pack on the area where you are experiencing pain. The cold therapy helps relieve the pain.

• Warm water therapy helps
  Warm water will ease pressure on joints and muscles, so a nice warmth bath can do wonders for alleviating joint pain in your knees and hips. It is best to dip yourself in a warm bath tub to relive the pain.

• Opt for the right medication
  Do not self medicate. Taking over the counter pain medication can complicate your situation. It is best that you consult a doctor and follow a proper medication plan.

• Exercise right
  When selecting an exercise, choose one that allows you to move within the limits of your pain and does not cause further pain to the joints. Don’t try an stress your joints. Twisting and turning can cause complications, especially in the old age. Try and limit yourself to the areas that your body prefers. In old age, brisk walking and yoga is recommended.

•  Immobilize the pain area
  If the pain is too great, attempt to immobilize the area with a splint or brace. But remember that you don’t out too much pressure on the area.

•  Rest for your health
  One of the best ways of alleviating joint pain is to get plenty of rest and relaxation. Give proper rest to your body and ensure that after a day of stress you give yourself time to recuperate.

• Maintain a healthy weight
  It is important that you have the right body weight to ensure that your joints are not under excessive pressure. Maintaining a healthy eight ensures that you are fit and free from other lifestyle issues.

•  Wear sensible shoes  with a good fit
  It will help you to maintain proper leg alignment and balance. Many a times knee pain and ankle pain is due to ill fitting shoes. Women who wear pencil heels and high heel shoes should particularly ensure that they switch to flats or wedges if they start experiencing knee pain.

•  Opt for physical therapy
  A physical therapist specializes in human movement, and would be able to aid you greatly with relieving your joint pain. The right physiotherapy can ensure that your joints get the best care.

• Have fitness hobbies
  When exercising outside of the gym, opt for swimming or walking. They are the best ways to ensure that you are healthy and keeping your joints fit too.