Jointpain Treatment

Joint pain can be felt in multiple parts of the body. Age, weight, previous injuries, overuse and other medical conditions can all be factors of joint pain. 

Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain. 

You can work with a physical therapist to strengthen the muscles around the joint, stabilize the joint, and improve your range of motion. The therapist will use techniques such as ultrasound, heat or cold therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, and manipulation.

If you are overweight, losing weight can relieve some of the pressure on your painful joints. Exercise is one effective way to lose weight (along with diet), but be careful to stick with low-impact exercises that won’t further irritate the joint. Swimming and bicycling are among the best exercises because both allow you to exercise your joints without putting impact on them. Because water is buoyant, swimming also relieves some of the pressure on your joints.

Cause of Joint Pain 

Joint pain is extremely common, especially as you age. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint pain within the few past days. Knee pain was the most common complaint, followed by shoulder and hip pain. But joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles and feet to your shoulders and hands.

A wide range of conditions can lead to painful joints:

Osteoarthritis, a “wear and tear” disease, is the most common type of arthritis. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that happens when your body attacks its own tissues.

Bursitis is when sacs of fluid that help cushion your joints get inflamed.

Gout is a form of arthritis that most often affects your big toe joint.

Strains, sprains, and other injuries.

Treatments for Joint Pain

Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. It may go away after a few weeks (acute), or last for several weeks or months (chronic). Even short-term pain and swelling in the joints can affect your quality of life. Whatever the cause of joint pain, you can usually manage it with medication, physical therapy, or alternative treatments.

Our doctor will first try to diagnose and treat the condition that is causing your joint pain. The goal is to reduce pain and inflammation and preserve joint function using ayurveda treatment.