COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL August 26, 2015
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Home remedies for joint pain can provide relief
Stiff, painful joints affect a vast number
of people. According to the American
College of Rheumatology, arthritis and other
of Americans, while Canadian Health
Surveys indicate that nearly 17 percent of
the Canadian adult population have arthritis.
The number of people living with arthritis
is expected to increase as the Baby Boomer
generation continues to age.
Treatments for joint pain and stiffness
range from medication to physical therapy.
Finding the right regimen may take some
effort, including some trial and error. For
those looking for treatments they can try at
home, consider these homespun remedies.
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adding herbs to or modifying your existing
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• Exercise more. Regular movement helps
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Those with joint pain may shy away from
exercise, but they could be doing themselves
a disservice. Low-impact exercises, like
swimming and water aerobics, can work
out muscles and joints without adding extra
stress. Walking can replace jogging or
running, and yoga and pilates may be just
the thing for deep stretching.
• Lose weight. Joint pain is often tied to
obesity. Losing just a few pounds can ease
up strain on certain joints, such as the
hips, feet and knees. Shedding weight can
improve mobility and decrease pain and
potential future damage to joints. Exercise
goes hand-in-hand with healthy eating to
lose weight.
• Consider hot and cold therapies. Using a
heating pad, hot shower or bath or an ice
pack can work wonders on arthritis-related
pains. Hot treatments will loosen up stiff
joints, while cold therapy is best for acute
pain relief. Do not apply hot and cold packs
to the skin directly, as this can injure the
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beverages in your diet. Explore the many
different natural foods and herbs that
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grape juice, and bromelain can alleviate
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Blueberries,
garlic, celery,
and kelp
should be
included in
diets as well.
• Go for a
massage.
The Arthritis
Foundation
says regular
massages can
help reduce
pain and
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stiffness and improve range of motion. The
massage therapist should have experience
working on people with arthritis. In addition,
massages should be performed by licensed
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recommendation.
• Increase magnesium intake. Magnesium
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It is best ingested through dark, leafy greens
but also can be taken in supplement form.
Magnesium oil can be applied topically to
sore joint areas.
Joint pain can impact daily life and make
activities less enjoyable. Fortunately, there
are plenty of ways that do not require harsh
medications to loosen joints and combat
pain.
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