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Know about these home remedies to treat joint pain

Written by Editorial Team | Published : February 25, 2019 5:19 PM IST

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Be it a long-term battle with arthritis or a sports injury that you have just experienced can cause joint pain. This pain can make even the easiest tasks painful. In extreme cases, you may need to pay a visit to your doctor in a bid to understand the cause of your joint pain and whether you are experiencing from any other mysterious symptoms. Also, if the join pain leads to swollen joints, you should ask your family members of friends to take you to a hospital before your condition gets worse. Your doctor may diagnose your pain by performing a physical test and if necessary he may ask to undergo a joint x-ray to understand any damage caused by arthritis. However, your doctor may perform a blood test to screen for any autoimmune disorders. Here, we share with you a few home remedies you can try before you visit your doctor.

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Diet: Include fruits which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids along with chia seeds and walnut to treat swelling and irritation in your joints. These food items will also aid in weight loss which will also ease the stress on your joints.  Also Read - How Is Anxiety Different From Stress? Explains Life Coach

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Exercise: It will help in boosting the strength and stretching muscles which will reduce the inflammation in your joints. The movement will also boost the effects of synovial fluid, that helps in lubricating your joints which lessens your pain.

Olive-oil-

Olive oil: Massage your joints twice with olive oil to treat joint pain. However, make sure that you buy cold-pressed oil, as the heating process used by some of the brands can eliminate the healthy nutrients present in the oil. Also Read - Chickenpox In Motherhood: A Dermatologist’s Perspective

Epsom-salt

Epsom salt: Epsom salt can help you to reduce the inflammation on your skin. Soak your joint for 15 minutes in warm water mixed with Epsom salt, the magnesium sulphate in the salt will help you to reduce your joint pain.