7 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REDUCE WINTER JOINT PAIN

DESCRIPTION

• Joints form the connections between bones. 
• They provide support and help to move. 
• Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with movement and cause a lot of pain.
  

CAUSES

• Osteoarthritis a wear and tear disease most common type of arthritis.
• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that happens when body attacks its own tissues.
• Bursitis is when sacs of fluid that act as a cushion of joints get inflamed.
• Gout is a form of arthritis that affects mostly big toe joint.
• Strains, sprains, and other injuries.
  

WAYS TO REDUCE WINTER JOINT PAIN

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES 

• Exercise can delay the development of osteoarthritis one of the most common causes of knee pain.
• Being physically active maintain the health of cartilage tissue.
• Physical activity provide strengthens to body system that supports the joints. 
• It strengthening the leg muscles especially helpful for the knees.
• Water aerobics also help people who have knee pain as this puts little strain on the knees.
  

Posture and support

• Sitting on a pillow to raise seating level
• Maintain good sitting posture without slouching or leaning
• Wear supportive shoes and avoiding broken arches because they cause abnormal force and wear on the knee
• Avoiding prolonged sitting and long periods without moving. 
  

Heat and cold

• Use a hot water bottle, warm pad or ice to treat pain.
• Heat and cold treatment treating pain in the lower back and it has been recommended to reduce joint pain that results from arthritis.
• Heat relaxes muscles and improves lubrication leading to a reduction in stiffness. 
• Ice, wrapped in a cloth reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling.
• Test hot item or cloth before applying it into the skin especially for an older person or someone who cannot communicate easily.
  

Add turmeric to dishes

• Turmeric is the yellow spice common in Indian dishes that contains a chemical called curcumin. 
• It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. 
• Study found that curcumin help to reduce arthritis pain and inflammation.
  

Treat Joint Injuries

• Joint injury can breakdown the cartilage of joints. 
• If people get hurt immediately visit the doctor for treatment. 
• Then take steps to avoid more damage. 
• People may avoid the things that put too much stress or pressure on joint 
• Use a brace to keep joint stable.
  

Weight loss

• Body weight added stress on the knees and added pressure on the hip joints.
• This increased pressure break cartilage between the joints, worsening osteoarthritis.
• Losing weight can reduce pressure on the joints, reducing pain and stiffness.
  

Massage 

• Regularly massage the muscles and joints soothe arthritis pain.
• Massage boosting serotonin levels.
• Improve mood.
  

FOODS THAT HELP TO REDUCE JOINT PAIN

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids / Fish Oils
• Nuts and Seeds
• Brassica Vegetables
• Colorful Fruits
• Olive Oil
• Lentils and Beans
• Garlic and Root Vegetables
• Whole Grains
• Dark Chocolate
  

CAC TREATMENT TO REDUCE JOINT PAIN

• Pain-O-kill Tablets – As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
  

• Pain-O-kill Syrup – The herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients like Shunthi, Shudh Guggulu, Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Nirgundi, etc that reduces pain naturally. This herbal syrup helps to reduce body pain, muscle stiffness, inflammation, & swelling. The ingredients used for the preparation of the syrup possess antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc properties.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.
  

• Nerve up tablet – These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha. It acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in Backache, knee pain, headache, bronchitis, depression.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.
  

• Nerve Plus tablet – These tablets shows Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Analgesic and immune-modulator properties. It contains herbal ingredients Ghritkumari (Aloe barbadensis), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Giloy satav (Tinospora crdifolia), shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, shudha vatsnabh, shudh singraf. It is beneficial for migraine, lower back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, stimulating nerves and appetite.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
  

• Pain-O-Kill Oil – This herbal oil provides good results in body pain, swelling, stiffness, & inflammation. Massage with this oil relieves pain, stiffness, & swelling. Pain-O-Kill oil is prepared from herbal ingredients like Jyotishmati, Kustha, Devdaru, Vatsnabh, Rasna, etc. These all ingredients show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & analgesic properties. The antioxidant nature removes all toxins out from the body. Anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties reduce inflammation & pain in the body.
  Method of Application – Take few drops of oil in your hands after that gently massage over the affected area of your body pain.
  

• Makar rasayan tablet – this is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC MAKAR RASAYAN tablet help in balancing all the three doshas. It helps to rejuvenate body tissues and act as an immuno modulator. It helps in proper blood circulation. It prevents the skin from dryness. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, guduchi satva, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, ras sindoor, moonga bhasma, shankh bhasma, praval pishti etc. Herbs and minerals used for the formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, aphrodiasic, analgesic and immuno modulator properties.
  Dosage – Take 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily, or as directed by the physician.