Joint pain is a normal development among people, particularly as they age, and is often associated with wear and tear in a particular joint. Worn cartilage, inflamed bursa sacs or bursitis or chronic joint pain like rheumatoid arthritis can all cause joint pain, and in many cases it is a condition that will continue to get worse over time. However, there are several things you can do to naturally reduce joint pain. These remedies are only temporary, but when done over time they can make a big difference in reducing pain while increasing comfort and mobility of the joint.
Step 1
Take herbs known for their anti-inflammatory powers. The amount you should take of each herb depends on the type of herb and its potency. Consult the directions on the herbal supplement you purchase or to talk to your doctor. Anti-inflammatory herbs often contain salicylates. Common herbs used to ease joint pain include ginseng, black cohosh, sarsaparilla, wild yam and devil's club.
Step 2
Consume brown seaweed or kelp if your joint pain has resulted from toxins that can find their way into your body. Toxins such as strontium, barium, cadmium and radium can occasionally contact and enter the human body. For example, cadmium is used in farming, and if you come in contact with it, joint pain can sometimes occur. The seaweed and kelp treat your body by infusing it with alginates that bind with these chemicals and allow you to pass them safely through your body's digestive tract.
Step 3
Take essential fatty acid (EFA) supplements or eat foods high in EFAs. EFAs come as a pill supplement you can take orally, or you can take a spoonful of flax seed or evening primrose oil three times a day to relieve or reduce pain in your joints.
Step 4
Consider acupuncture, a Chinese needle treatment that uses nerve stimulation to reduce pain in your joints. Some people do report a decrease in joint pain after receiving acupuncture treatments.
Step 5
Change your workout routine if your method of exercise is taxing on your joints. Running can put much a lot of stress on the joints in your hips, knees and ankles and exacerbate joint pain. Bicycling and swimming are two exercises that put minimal strain on your joints while providing adequate exercise.
Things You'll Need
- Anti-inflammatory herbs such as ginseng and black cohash
- Brown seaweed or kelp
- Essential fatty acid supplements
