Posted on January 8, 2008 in Latest News
If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Over time, a swollen joint can become severely damaged. Some kinds of arthritis can also cause problems in your organs, such as your eyes or skin.
Massage
Massage therapy can be a great way to ease the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, and many doctors recommend massage to their patients with arthritis. Research has shown that massage can decrease stress hormones and depression, ease muscle pain and spasms, increase the body’s production of natural pain-killing endorphins and improve sleep and immune function. Make sure you find a massage therapist who is experienced and comfortable working with people with arthritis as some elements of massage may not be appropriate for you.
Acupuncture and acupressure
Acupuncture and acupressure are ancient Chinese pain relief treatments that are gaining popularity in the United States. In acupuncture, needles are used to stimulate specific points throughout the body. In acupressure, practitioners use their fingers instead of needles. Studies suggest that these methods release endorphins and may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic oils have an excellent, anti-arthritic herbal based formula that strengthens your bones, tissues and gives relief to your bones. Triphla is an excellent herb for all kinds of arthritis and is recommended worldwide. Epsom salt is also a very good option. Guggulu, asafetida gum, fenugreek seeds, guduchi leaf, willow tree bark and cinnamon bark are some herbs which are proven to be quite effective in keeping arthritic pain under control.
Drugs
These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They help you to feel better by reducing the amount of discomfort that you experience but they do not inhibit the disease process itself. For this reason, they cannot prevent the damage associated with arthritic conditions, such as bone and joint impairment. These formulations typically take a few days to a few weeks to control pain effectively.
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