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Causes
THE articolar pains they are painful manifestations affecting one or more joints. Joints are anatomical structures where there is contact between two bones, which are essential to guarantee movement. Some examples are knees, ankles, shoulders, wristselbows, too, but there are over 350 joints in our body. Joint pain is one of the symptoms of inflammation which can affect the joint or surrounding tissues, i.e. tendons or ligaments. In addition to pain, inflammation can cause other symptoms typical of inflammatory phenomena including swelling and loss of mobility, often accompanied by redness and increased temperature of the affected area.
L’inflammation of a joint can occur following injury or in conjunction with other inflammatory states (for example during menstruation or the flu). In these cases, the pain occurs sporadically and tends to resolve within a few days or, in the case of dislocations or trauma, after healing.
In some cases, joint pain can be a consequence of neuropathic conditions, systemic infections or diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and others. If the pain is a symptom of disease or the degeneration of the structures that make up the joint, it will tend to be recurrent and often get worse over time. When the inflammation does not appear to have any apparent cause, it is not related to trauma and persists for a long time it is advisable to consult a doctor to investigate the causes and decide on therapy.
Natural remedies
In the absence of pathologies or in association with the therapy prescribed by the doctor for relieve pain joint, you can rely on various natural remedies with anti-inflammatory and analgesic action.
Clay
Clay is a remedy simple and cheap but really effective in reducing the symptoms of inflammation in the joints. To prepare a anti-inflammatory compress it is sufficient to mix the clay with water, until a thick and lump-free mixture is obtained. Generally, for limited areas, one to two tablespoons of clay are sufficient. To increase its effectiveness, it is possible to add to the clay, before adding the water, four or five drops of essential oil of rosemary and a teaspoon of turmeric. The compress should be kept in place from 15-20 minutes up to several hours and rinse with warm water. If it is possible, it is advisable leave on overnight, wrapping the area with film or gauze so as not to dirty the bed linen. They are usually sufficient two or three applications for pain relief.
Arnica
Arnica is a plant with strong anti-inflammatory properties, useful in case of joint pain. It is available in gels, ointments and ointments, products with extracts obtained from the flowers of the plant and to be used as needed in case of pain caused by trauma and accidents. The applications with arnica can be repeated several times during the day and for a few days, until the symptoms disappear.
Devil’s claw
Devil’s claw roots are effective in reducing pain in preparations a topical use and in food supplements. On the market you can in fact find ointments and ointments based on devil’s claw and products to be taken orally, such as herbal teas, capsules, tablets or mother tinctures. Unlike arnica, devil’s claw is indicated for chronic pain. Its use is considered safe and free of side effects and it is a remedy that can also be taken for prolonged periods of time.
In supplements, devil’s claw is often associated with other plants with analgesic action and glucosamine, a natural amino-monosaccharide (extracted from the exoskeleton of small crustaceans) capable of strengthening cartilage, stimulating the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and reducing pain, restoring joint function
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory remedy, properties given by the presence of salicylic glycosides. It is used by administering it orally as a food supplement in acute painful manifestations. Meadowsweet isn’t the only plant based on salicylates: white willow, ash and poplar also contain them and can be used to combat pain, always in the acute phase. These plants have the advantage of not causing damage to the gastric mucosa and stomach upset, a typical effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Although they are considered safe remedies, these plants they must not be used for long periods and are contraindicated in people allergic to salicylates.
Boswellia
Boswellia is a plant known for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties and is especially recommended in case of joint pain. Its action is given by the presence of boswellic acids and essential oil, concentrated in the gum resin extracted from the bark. As with salicylate-based remedies, bowsellia is believed to be safe and does not cause the typical stomach side effects like NSAIDs and can be taken by people allergic to salicylates.
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