Question on joint inflammation

The first step is to treat the underlying bacterial infection -- so please ensure you seek the advice of a trained health care professional to do this.  To palliate symptoms in chronic joint pain, typically a combination of hot and cold is used to increase circulation to the joint, and help the body eliminate.  A simple rule is 3 minutes hot/30 sec. cold (compresses) to the area,  three times.  (Repeat this sequence at least twice a day when the pain is most difficult.  There are some herbal anti-inflammatories and homeopathic medicines which may be helpful, along with some topical essential oils and combination herbal/homeopathic gels.  

Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician