Top 10 Remedies To Alleviate Arthritic Pain Naturally

Arthritis is a condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, including deterioration of muscles and joints, reduced use of the main joints, and, of course, severe pain.

Some forms of arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis, can also affect the immune system. Studies on these conditions are ongoing, and your doctor knows the best treatment options for your situation.

Fortunately, in addition to modern medical treatment for arthritis, you can do a few different things daily to reduce and relieve the symptoms. Some studies have even shown that these all-natural treatments can diminish arthritis symptoms!

The following report will discuss 10 of the most widely used, all-natural symptom treatments. Most of these treatments can be done at home and combined with current medical treatments. 

With the implementation, you can live a healthier, more pain-free life with arthritis.

Let's begin!

Important Note: You need essential advice and approval from your healthcare provider before drastically changing your diet, exercise, or supplement intake.

Tip No.1 Regular Exercise

Exercise keeps joints and muscles elongated, warmed, and moving. Before following any workout plan, discuss your weight and exercise routine with your physician.

Remember that exercise doesn't have to mean spending seven days at the gym pumping iron and running on treadmills. Regular movement, whether walking around your home or participating in aerobic classes at your gym, can help relieve arthritic pain. 

In the past, it was thought that exercise made arthritis pain worse, but this is untrue and quite the opposite. Daily workouts help build and maintain a strong and healthy cardiovascular and muscular system.

Beyond the strengthening and stretching you get from exercise, maintaining a healthy weight contributes in many other ways, such as reducing the strain on muscles and joints. If you are overweight, it is essential that you set goals with your physician to reach your optimal healthy weight and that you set yourself up for long-term success rather than short-term results.

Laura Robbins, Senior Vice President of Education and Academic Affairs at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, says that for every pound you lose, you reduce the pressure on your knees by four pounds.

Roy Altman, MD, a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, has seen arthritis symptoms disappear entirely in patients who have lost ten to twenty pounds of excess weight. 

Along with managing arthritis symptoms, you will improve your physical well-being, which will help control other ailments your body may face as you age. A strong heart and a strong mind can do wonders for pain management!

Tip No.2 Hot & Cold Treatments

Hot and cold treatments are among the leading natural remedies for arthritis. Since there are several types of arthritis, ask your doctor which will be better for your specific symptoms.

Cold Therapy reduces joint swelling and inflammation. It is often recommended for people with rheumatoid arthritis, but it can also help others. 

You can alternate hot and cold treatments as needed, but you must constantly monitor how your skin reacts and adjust or discontinue treatments as required.

Cold treatments should be limited to 20-minute sessions. Here are several cold treatments used:

• Use a cloth-covered bag of ice applied to the painful area.

• Submerge the joint in an ice bath.

NOTE: Check with a physician before submerging, especially if it is a large body area.

• Simple cold packs should be kept in the fridge or freezer and applied when needed.

Heat therapy is often suitable for all other types of arthritis and in conjunction with cold treatments. The heat relaxes your muscles and helps blood flow to the affected area.

Heat treatments should be monitored and adjusted depending on your body's reaction.

Here are several heat treatments widely used by people living with arthritis:

• Start your day with a hot bath or shower to get your blood flowing and your joints relaxed.

• Warm paraffin wax to affected joints. (This can often be done by a professional to monitor the wax temperature.)

• Apply a heating pad, heat pack, or warm heat source to the affected joints.

Always make sure, when using heat therapy, to maintain a comfortable level of heat.

Hot tubs are also excellent ways to cover larger areas of the body but always check with your physician first, as they can be dangerous for those with certain health conditions.

Tip No.3 Acupuncture

Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese Medicine, has existed for centuries. In this process, a medical professional trained in the art inserts thin needles into specific pressure points on the body.

Acupuncture focuses on rerouting the energy stored behind pain and balancing it throughout the body. It may sound gimmicky, but acupuncture is one of the most researched alternative therapies worldwide. The World Health Organization even recommends it for many ailments.

Acupuncture is also one of the oldest pain remedies and is entirely natural. Tiny needles stimulate the energy in pathways across the body called meridians. Studies have shown that acupuncture lowers inflammation-inducing chemicals in the body. 

Remember that no one can safely administer acupuncture except a trained and certified acupuncturist.

The needles need to be placed in specific spots connected to your particular ailments, and there is a rigorous hygienic process. Make sure to speak to your doctor and get a referral, if necessary, to find the right practitioner. 

And don't worry; it may sound painful, but the needles are barely inserted into the skin, keeping the process relaxing and rejuvenating.

Tip No.4 Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids have been in the headlines in natural health for some time now, and for good reason. They are essential to a healthy and robust body. Omega-3s are good fats primarily found in plants and marine life. Two main types of Omega-3s are most commonly found in oily fish.

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

EPA is the most well-known of the Omega-3s. It is a name arthritis sufferers want to remember. EPA helps break down and synthesize those chemicals responsible for blood clotting and helps dramatically with inflammation. 

But where does EPA come from?

The simple answer is fish. Fish oil contains an abundance of EPA, an essential Omega-3. Fish get this important Omega-3 from the algae they eat. EPA fish oil is available in various forms but is most straightforward to consume through capsules sold at your local grocer or health food store. 

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

DHA is another critical Omega-3. DHA is a natural fatty acid abundant in the human body. It comprises the essential parts of the retina in the eye and part of the brain, the cessentialCortex.

The Cerebral Cortex, or grey matter, is responsible for intelligence, personality, motor function, organization, touch, sensory information processing, and language. These functions are vital to everyday life and can significantly affect pain management.

Omega-3s can be found in various foods, not just fish oil. These foods include nuts, cold-water fish like salmon and tuna, seeds, and other supplements. 

A 2015 study on the role of Omega-3s in inflammatory diseases found that they can reduce the symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis.

Despite their pain management abilities, omega-3 fatty acids should be regularly added to a healthy and active lifestyle. Check with your physician to see which form of Omega-3 best suits your lifestyle.

Tip No.5 Turmeric

Turmeric is nicknamed the Golden Spice, not just for its rich golden colour. Turmeric studies are ongoing, but its health benefits grow daily. This spice is found in many different curries and is harvested in India and Indonesia.

It's nothing new. Turmeric has been part of traditional medicine for centuries!

Turmeric's healing properties stem from its ability to block the protein that causes inflammation. Because of this blocking ability, turmeric has been found to ease the pain of inflammation and some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 

And it's all-natural, which makes it even better.

The chemical in turmeric that does all the heavy lifting is called curcumin and is the secret to its anti-inflammatory abilities.

While inflammation plays an essential role in our bodies, blocking pathogens that could quickly kill us, long-term chronic inflammation like that observed in people with arthritis can be debilitating.

Inflammation is a complex process, but the curcumin in turmeric is an inflammation-fighting bioactive substance that attacks chronic inflammation on a molecular level.

In addition to helping with arthritic pain, curcumin has been shown to fight inflammation, which plays a significant role in heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and many other conditions.

Turmeric can be taken in many ways, from pills to the root. Why not add it to your favourite dish? On its own, turmeric has a very mild taste and can complement almost any meal.

Tip No.6 Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has long-term, lasting effects on pain management. The Arthritis Foundation has indicated that regular massage of the muscles and joints helps soothe arthritis pain. 

If you've ever had a massage, you know that it can significantly improve your mood. This is because massages boost serotonin levels in your body, a chemical that contributes to happiness and well-being. 

You might not know that massage therapy can lower the body's production of cortisol. This stress-inducing hormone also helps the production of a neurotransmitter, Substance P. Substance P has a solid link to pain.

Several studies have been performed, most notably in 2013 by researchers at the Touch Research Institute and in 2015 by the University of Miami School of Medicine. Both studies show that moderate touch massage therapy can reduce pain and improve grip, range of motion, and pressure.

A licensed professional should do massages, which are best performed by those with arthritis specialties. You can always let your therapist know of any sore areas to be avoided and work with them to find the best pressure for your body.

Stiff muscles and joints are often exacerbated by stress and tension, which we struggle to avoid when in pain, so regular massages will help alleviate these issues.

So, lay back, relax, and let a professional massage therapist massage your aching joints and muscles! Don't be afraid to ask your specialist for at-home massage techniques you can use between sessions.

Tip No.7 Aquatic Therapy

For years, it's been said that aquatic activity is one of the healthiest forms of exercise in which a person can participate. It benefits all types of people, especially those with arthritis.

What makes aquatic activity so worthwhile when managing pain associated with arthritis?

Water provides natural resistance, which in turn intensifies the exercises you are performing.

At the same time, water has something regular exercise does not: buoyancy. Your body's tendency to float in water helps support your weight, thus reducing the pressure on your joints. Less pressure means less inflammation and less inflammation leads to less pain.

Pain isn't the only thing that aquatic Therapy helps, though. The raw intensity of your movements helps reduce body fat, improves your coordination and range of motion, and positively affects serotonin levels in the brain. Again, a less stressed body leads to less stress on joints and bones.

A 2015 study by the University of Utah showed that aquatic exercise can vastly improve mobility and pain management in adults, especially those over 65. While the pain reduction was short-term, aquatic Therapy is an excellent alternative to pain medication for quick relief.

You can find ongoing relief with aquatic Therapy by performing up to an hour of aquatic exercise three times a week. So, not only will you reduce or maintain your weight, but you will find a mood-stimulating and pain-reducing activity to help with your symptoms of arthritis.

Tip No.8 Tai Chi

Tai Chi can be incorporated into your daily exercise routine. The perfect type of exercise for people with arthritis improves muscular strength, improves fitness, and builds flexibility. Tai Chi does all these things through a low-impact exercise routine.

Tai Chi is a slow-moving, low-impact, accessible form of martial arts. It's appropriate for anyone who can move freely. The art consists of slow and gentle exercises that can be easily modified for sore and stiff joints. 

Tai Chi has also been shown to help with muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.

In 2013, researchers in China reviewed seven studies on arthritis in Tai Chi. 

In conclusion, they performed a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise for pain, stiffness, and physical function. They concluded that a 12-week course could benefit people with arthritis by reducing joint and muscle pain and stiffness and increasing physical functionality. 

Strong muscles help protect joints, reducing pain. Flexibility keeps joints loose and reduces stiffness. An increase in balance can help reduce the number of falls arthritis sufferers face. All of these things are the results of a regular Tai Chi workout.

Tai Chi classes can be found privately through martial arts institutions and public programs.

Many senior facilities also offer Tai Chi several times a week. Modified movements can benefit even those who use wheelchairs. 

Tip No.9 Yoga

Yoga is a 5,000-year-old practice that originated in ancient India and spread worldwide. Its many different forms include poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.

It can boost both the mental and physical health of its practitioners.

Yoga is a very gentle exercise that reduces the tension in joints and muscles, builds muscle tone, and increases flexibility.

Muscle strength can also help to improve balance, which is especially important for those with arthritis. Yoga is low-impact and enjoyable, making it easy to practice regularly.

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Yoga facilities have grown widely worldwide, and you can do private and group classes.

Tip No.10 Meditation

Meditation is a practice you can do anytime, anywhere. One of the most significant parts of meditation is practising mindfulness.

When you practice mindfulness meditation, you focus on the feelings and sensations your body is experiencing in the present moment. 

You can access a program that focuses solely on this form of meditation. It is called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR. 

MBSR helps manage pain and stress, two negative attributes of arthritis that can be difficult to manage and contribute to a diminished immune system.

A healthy immune system is vital to fighting disease and keeping your body as pain-free and relaxed as possible.

In 2014, researchers studied the effectiveness of MBSR for people with rheumatoid arthritis. They found that those who completed the eight-week sessions reported reduced pain, stiffness, and tender and swollen joints.

It is incredible what the mind can do, and this program can be easily incorporated into your daily routine without requiring much extra time or effort.

Final Words

Arthritis can affect the body and the mind. Luckily, as this report shows, there are many all-natural and homeopathic routines that you can incorporate into your daily life to help reduce your pain and improve your quality of life.

Regular exercise and weight management can help your body deal with the degenerative effects of arthritis while also improving your health and wellness.

In addition, by increasing your Omega-3, adding a little turmeric to your weekly routine, and engaging in one or more low-impact therapies and exercises, you could finally find natural relief from your aches and pains!

This report in no way states that you should forgo the treatment regimen set up between you and your doctor, but adding these to your day-to-day life will help to relieve that which medications do not.

And you never know; you may be able to reduce the number of pain medications you take and replace them with natural and effective pain management methods.

We wish you the best on your new journey toward a stronger, more flexible, and pain-free future!