Joint Pain
Joint Pain
Joint pain afflicts millions of people, from creaky knees to stiff elbows and wrists. Joint soreness is usually attributed to inflammation of the tissue between the joint areas. This inflammation can occur due to a related injury, normal wear and tear or arthritis type of conditions like gout.
Joint pain remedies can range from over the counter balms and gels to oral medication and surgery depending upon the cause and extent of the issue.
Studies have shown that an ingredient, found in cayenne pepper called “Capsaicin”, may actually provide some relief to old stiff joints. Creams that contain this ingredient were used on test subjects found significant positive results over a 4 week period. The capsaicin cream was applied on the skin and delivered a warm sensation over the area and temporarily impeded the chemical that delivers the pain signal to the brain. More studies are underway, but capsaicin may be a future treatment well worth pursuing.
Additional over the counter medicines also deliver the same warm or cold sensations when applied. Popular sports creams containing menthol, camphor or other oils provide additional relief for joints and muscles and may also be an effective remedy for joint pain.
Another alternative that may provide relief is called a lidocaine patch. Lidocaine can act as a message blocker to the nerves and perform as a local anesthetic to the applied area. In addition, you can take oral medications that help reduce inflammation which should also aid in pain relief.
If you suffer from common aches and pains, normal creams and gels found at your local pharmacy may do the trick as joint pain remedies. If the pain becomes chronic and without end, a physician should be consulted for more aggressive treatments.
What is the best alternative medicine for relieving SI joint pain?
I’ve been suffering with SI joint pain for sometime now, with numbness and pain in my leg (for 6 weeks). I had X-rays and an MRI which didn’t reveal anything more than slight swelling in my SI joints. My orthopedic doctor gave me some medicine to reduce the swelling and prescribed physical therapy.
Therapy isn’t helping much, nor did the medicine. I have another appointment with my ortho. doctor who I suspect will be recommending injections to reduce swelling/pain.
So with all that being said, I’m about ready to give up on traditional medicine…and try something else or just suck it up and hope it gets better.
Anyone had similar experiences or any suggestions?
try an osteopathic medical doctor who can manipulate your SI joint back into place
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