Joint Pains - Causes & Treatment!

Pain in the joints as the joints wear and tear as a part of aging was a common phenomenon. With increasing number of accidents and injuries, joint pains, which usually last much after the original injury has healed, are also common. Added to this is the increased urge to stay fit, where people think working out more equal more endurance building and weight loss. This has led to overuse of muscles, which leaves a chronic joint pain in the affected areas. Joint pains can be easily avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle and not over-exerting during gym.

We take agility and movement for granted, but when there are joint pains, then symptoms like stiffness and muscle weakness set in. These limit range of movement either completely or partially. The muscles also turn weak due to lack of movement and bone density could be reduced. Joint pains can get into a vicious cycle, so it is essential to identify the right cause and treat it in the initial stages itself.

It is not necessary that joint pains, once set in, will be a chronic issue. In cases due to overuse or acute injuries, the pain often subsides as the injury heals and/or the affected area bone and muscle are rested. However, if the joint pains are due to osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia, which are chronic issues, pain management needs to be handled differently. If done, both acute episodes and severity of pain can be managed. If the person has a pre-existing bone disease, then treatment needs to be planned, keeping in mind that condition too. For example, if a person has osteoporosis, the bones are brittle and can fracture.

There is no single exercise which helps in getting rid of joint pains. However, workouts like brisk walking and jogging can help in keeping most joints exercised. The exercise to chose also depends on the area affected, whether it is generalized or localized, and severity of the pain. Pick a workout which will help address the affected joint and also improve overall health. Do not indulge in a workout without consulting your therapist, some exercises can do more harm than good.