Sunday, June 1, 2008

What's wrong in the JOINT ?

What's wrong in the JOINT ?
Human body is the ultimate creation and though, science has
achieved so much , it can't form a perfect robotic joint
comparable to the joints of humans. Joints are incredibly
important parts of the body and if one is suffering from
any joint pain, it becomes a big problem. In the human
body, one or more joints can be affected by joint pain and
contradictory to the common fallacy, joint pain can affect
a person of any age group.

The fact is, joint pains cases are increasing and a number
of young people these days are also suffering and the
causes of body joint pain are diverse.

If we talk of the most common causes of body joint pain
then we think of any injuries related to the ligaments,
bursae or the tendons of the concerned joint.

Such injuries can also affect the cartilage and bones of
the joint. So , when the damage is done to any part of the
joint, pain appears. Pain is one of the strongest symptoms
of joint inflammation and joint infection. It can also
signify the a tumor within the joint which is again a
dangerous case. Joint pain has many variations to its name,
the medical term being Arthralgia.

Swelling of joints is one of the primary causes of body
joint pain and a large percentage of those suffering from
the pain usually fall into this category. Acute joint pain
and chronic joint pain are the two kinds of joint pains
mainly predominant. Acute joint pain affects the joints
temporarily. It generally lasts for a few passing seconds
or longer, but sooner or later it will decline as the
healing process takes place. Chronic joint pain varies from
mild to severe, and usually lasts for a relatively longer
period of time.

A number of factors can be attributed to the occurrence of
the joint pain. The major reasons being: Arthritis, Aseptic
Necrosis, Bursitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans , Sickle Cell
Disease or Sickle Cell Anemia, Steroid Withdrawal, Tearing
of cartilage, Bone fracture, Septic arthritis, Sprain,
Synovial sarcoma and Tendonitis.

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the other usual
causes. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that
leads to stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis
involves deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the
joint. Osteoarthritis is fairly common among people in
their mid forties and above. Bursitis is the inflammation
or the swelling of the bursae. As you can see the diversity
in factors, there are further causes for joint pain, which
include septic arthritis, tendonitis and infectious
diseases like influenza, rheumatic fever and hepatitis.
External damage like fractures and sprains are also one of
the main causes of body joint pain.

What can be the possible remedies for joint pain? There are
some home remedies available. Home remedies can be
effective, but before using them it is advisable to get the
cause and type of the joint pain diagnosed. This can be
done with the help of a few inexpensive medical tests.
There are many easy-to-do and natural methods of achieving
relief from joint pain.

It seems like Devils'claw is a useful product and has
proved to be effective in the treatment of body joint pain.
However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before
attempting this method. There are many testimonials about
its ability to cure painful joints, making mobility easier.

Glucosamine and MSM has been well tested, and is considered
to be an extremely effective method of easing arthritis
pain and cartilage regeneration. Different types of
arthritis require various methods of preparation of
glucosamine. Consultation with your doctor before trying
out this product is recommended.

Water can be helpful in moving the vitamins and minerals in
your body. So drink plenty of fresh and pure water. Water
therapy is another popular remedy for joint pain. It is
also known as water aerobics as it involves performing
different types of aerobics exercises in a pool.

Joint pain can definitely cause a lot of suffering and
discomfort, making it amongst one of the most debilitating
conditions ever encountered by man. But with proper
research and remedies it can be beaten.


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Andy Rogers writes about health, fitness and srticles about
joint pains. His site at http://www.kenblueswell.com/
specifically talks about the joint pain relief and various
remedies possible for it.

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