Natural Treatment for Arthritis Pain
Many of the processed foods consumed today, are lacking a necessary element: antioxidants. These antioxidants have for many years worked with our bodies to provide natural flushing of harmful toxins from our bodies. A lack of antioxidant intake, along with increased exposure to physical and mental stress has increased our susceptibility to diseases such as arthritis.
It is a very painful problem; you lose your mobility because of his problem. This difficulty can be diagnosed only if a few blood test and x ray is taken to confirm that you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The cause of this particular problem has not been discovered till today but there are a lot of suspicions about bacteria, virus and fungi being the major reason for this problem but none of these suspicions have been proved right.
Symptoms: - Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include joint swelling, pain, warmth and tenderness; red, puffy hands; fatigue, stiffness in the joints when you wake up; weight loss and fever. The smaller joints are usually affected first in the early stages of the disease, and you may notice problems with your ankles, feet, hands and wrists. Recognizing that there is a problem at this stage is important in slowing the progression of the disease.
Natural Methods for Arthritis Treatments: -
Heat and Cold: - Since heat and/or cold is not recommended to alleviate symptoms associated with all types of arthritis, the decision whether to use it or not should be discussed with your doctor or physical therapist.
Joint Protection: - A splint or brace can be used to allow joints to rest and keep them from being used, which can exacerbate the condition and may lead to additional injury. As with many other treatments, your physician or physical therapist can make recommendations and possibly provide you with the brace.
Massage: - This method is associated with temporarily relieving one of the major symptoms associated with arthritis, joint pain, rather than treating the underlying cause, loss of cartilage. A massage therapist will lightly stroke and/or knead the painful muscle, which increases blood flow to the stressed area. It is important to realize that arthritic joints are very sensitive, so the massage therapist must be familiar with the disease and problems associated with the affected joints.
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