Fellowship in Shoulder and Knee Surgeries, DNB (Orthopedics), Diploma In Orthopaedics (D. Ortho), MBBS
Orthopedic Doctor, Pune
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20 years experience
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Physical exercise will aggravate joint and muscle pains
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Contrary to popular belief, exercising can actually help relieve pain from the joints and muscles. It is actually done to treat joint and muscular pains when done in moderation and under the guidance of a physical therapist.
Eating right can help prevent and cure joint pains
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Many painful conditions of the joints such as arthritis and bursitis are closely linked to obesity. Even those who suffer from anorexia are more prone to joint pain. Therefore, eating right and maintaining an optimum body weight is very important.
What is the most effective home remedy for relieving joint and muscular pain?
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The best way to deal with muscle pain at home is by the application of both heat and cold at different times of the day. A warm compress in the morning will help relax the joints and muscles and reduce stiffness. An ice pack at the end of the day will ease inflammation caused by the day's activities.
Which of the following statements about joint pain is true?
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This is actually a valid point in many cases of joint pain and muscle stiffness. Studies have shown that changes in barometric pressure and humidity levels just before a storm can adversely affect the tissues in muscles and worsen the symptoms of pain.
Having an active sex life can help reduce joint and muscle pain
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An active and healthy sex life stimulates the hypothalamus to increase the production of oxytocin - a hormone that relaxes muscles and reduces pain. It also increases lubrication in the joints and thereby provides pain relief.
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