Joint pain

What is Joint Pain?

Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body's joints. This common problem can be caused by an injury, overuse, aging, autoimmune diseases, or infection. Some of the most common types of joint pain include:

• Arthritis - inflammation of the joints from wear and tear or autoimmune conditions. Common symptoms are joint stiffness, swelling, and pain.


• Bursitis - inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near joints. Leads to pain and limited mobility.


• Tendonitis - inflammation of the tendons that attach muscles to bones. Commonly causes joint pain.

What Causes Joint Pain?

Some common causes and risk factors for joint pain include:

• Injuries - sprains, fractures, dislocations


• Repetitive motions - frequent heavy lifting, typing, assembly line work, sports


• Obesity and excess weight placing strain on joints


• Autoimmune diseases - rheumatoid arthritis, lupus


• Infection - septic arthritis

Joint pain can also occur without any specific injury or illness, especially as we age. tear and wear from decades of use leads to general aches and pains.

Managing Joint Pain

If you have persistent or worsening joint pain, it's important to see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. Some ways to manage joint pain include:

• Pain medications - acetaminophen, NSAIDs


• Hot/cold therapy


• Braces to support joints


• Physical therapy


• Losing weight to reduce joint stress


• Supplements like glucosamine and turmeric


• For severe cases, surgery or steroid injections

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