If you’ve been suffering from bone and joint pain, you’re not alone. Millions worldwide experience joint pain and inflammation daily. Your doctor might have prescribed medication, but if you’re seeking natural remedies you can try at home, you’re in the right place. This video covers various natural treatments, so watch until the end for a lesser-known remedy.
The first method is an Epsom salt bath. Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate has been used for centuries to treat muscle pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. It helps relax muscles and can normalize magnesium levels, potentially treating joint pain. To use dissolve one or two cups in warm water and soak. Another remedy is herbal tea.
Many herbal teas have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce bone and joint pain. Ginger tea helps with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis due to its phenolic content. Rose hip tea containing galactolipids and willow bark tea also reduce pain and inflammation. Eating anti-inflammatory foods can improve overall health, avoid sugar, refined carbs, and preservatives, and opt for fruits, vegetables, fish, beans, nuts, healthy fats, and whole grains to reduce inflammation.
Hot and cold therapy is another technique. Alternating heat and cold increases blood circulation. And helps flush toxins while allowing nutrients to flow in. Consuming more omega-3 fatty acids can also alleviate joint pain. Studies show fish oil supplements can reduce pain and the need for anti-rheumatic medication.
Foods high in omega-3s include salmon. Tuna, sardines, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and avocado. Capsaicin cream derived from chili peppers has pain-relieving effects. Studies show that topical application can significantly reduce pain in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients. Turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is another effective remedy.
Turmeric supplements, especially when combined with black pepper, can reduce osteoarthritis pain. Yoga is beneficial for reducing joint pain and improving flexibility and strength. Studies show it can reduce knee pain, decrease stiffness, and improve functionality in arthritis patients. Acupuncture. An alternative medicine where thin needles are inserted into the body has shown promising results in improving knee functionality in osteoarthritis patients.
An olive oil massage can also help reduce pain. Olive oil contains oleuropein, which reduces inflammation. A study showed that women who used extra virgin olive oil had less pain compared to those using other creams. To summarize natural remedies for joint pain include Epsom salt baths, herbal teas, anti-inflammatory foods, hot and cold therapy, omega-3 fatty acids, capsaicin cream, turmeric yoga, acupuncture, and olive oil massage.
