Advice on arthritis

Natural Treatment to relieve Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is the inflammation of joints and bones and is a broad term which includes more than 100 types of rheumatic disorders. The two common types include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the join from wear and tear and gravity pressure which causes damage to the joints and the surrounding tissue.


It had a gradual onset generally involving the bones of the knees, hands, hips and spine. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include tenderness, pain, and swelling and decreased function. Rheumatoid arthritis on the other hand is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own defense system mistakenly attacks the synovial fluid.


It is a disabling disease which causes joint pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of joint function. Try the following home remedies to relieve the pain of arthritis:

• Losing weight helps a lot to deal with all the symptoms of arthritis. Even if you have one extra pound it can put six times extra pressure on the joints and knees which in turn increases the stress on the cartilage causing inflammation, pain, and swelling.
• Add some Epsom salt in the tub and relax in it to relieve the stiffness and inflammation of joints.
  
• Massage the joints gently in the direction of the gravity with the help of warm olive oil to relieve pain.
• Morning stiffness can be avoided by rubbing vitamin E oil at night before going to bed.
• Learn to relax but just don't sit at one place whole day as this can lead to more stiffness. You can consult a physiotherapist or a yoga instructor for help.