Joint pain is typically identified by swelling, inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. According to the website joint-pain.com, there are many different types of arthritis; however the three most common forms are:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. The pain is caused by friction between the bones as the cartilage wears away from the bones. As the bones rub together without any protective cushion, swelling and pain develop.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is caused by inflammation to the joints, which spreads to the surrounding tissues.
Gout typically affects the toes, knees and wrists. It is caused by a buildup of uric acid, which is a formed naturally. Gout prevents the body from ridding itself of the uric acid buildup, resulting in needle-like crystals in the joints that can cause extreme pain.
According to joint-pain.com, the exact causes of arthritis joint pain are not known; however there are certain risk factors to be aware of:
Increased Age
Gender (Females are at greater risk of developing joint pain than men)
Weight
Lifestyle (Heavy lifting can lead to pain, injury and stress on the joints)
Recommendations for common forms of relief for joint paint include the following:
Prescription medication known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. These medications include Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra. These medications can have adverse side effects and should be used only under a doctors supervision.
Natural remedies such as glucosamine, chondroitin, turmeric, SAMe, MSM and fish oil can actually prove to be safer and more effective ways of treating joint pain.
