Monday, January 12, 2009

Joint pain.

Joint pain can occur in a variety of situations and be caused by any number of conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain is never fun and can be downright annoying.

For non arthritic joint pain rest and exercise can be equally important. Warm baths, gentle massage and stretching exercises can all go towards helping alleviate some of the pain. Anti inflammatory medications can also provide relief from pain and swelling.

Joint pain can arise from injuries sustained to any of the ligaments, bursae or tendons surrounding the joint. I have first hand experience on torn tendons and it was sore to say the least, not something i would want to go through again.

Mechanical injuries such as muscle soreness caused by over exertion and strains usually respond well to over the counter medicines such as Tiger Balm, heat therapy and massage.

Whatever the situation if your pain isn't alleviated or gets worse consult a doctor.

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