Pain free
Physiotherapy with Homeopathy for Joint pains
Pain is one of
the most disabling parts affecting every aspect in our daily life physical,
social and mental wellbeing.
According to an
international suvey report one in every five patients had chronic pain like
that caused by arthritis, and more than half of them did not knew about the causative factor. And
more than 80% were taking over the counter drugs from the pharmacies.
Crackle sounds,
achy joints, sudden twinge in the joint, sharp shooting pain from shoulder to
hand and hip to the side or back of the thigh. Increasingly people have started
believing that they could no longer stop the inevitable, the prevalence of joint
pains.
What’s wrong is
our understanding on the awareness of the conditions that lead to Joint
Pains and the wealth of options we have to counter
them.
"The problem
is, we're used to the body healing itself naturally, so we always expect that
by taking rest or resorting to home remedies or pain relievers, but never
consult a specialist to find the root cause for the problem. There are many
techniques for pain management out there, but
it starts with asking the question - what's wrong?"
"The average
person may not be able tell if it's the joint, a torn tendon, or pain in the
area of the joint. A physician needs to evaluate you to make sure you do in
fact have joint pain and why."
Getting
the Right Diagnosis:
Arthritis is a
catch-all term that simply means inflammation of the joints - but it's not a
simple diagnosis. "There are 100 different forms of arthritis, that’s why
getting the correct diagnosis is important. You need the right treatment."
For example, gout is a form of arthritis that can lead to osteoarthritis; Psoriasis is a type of skin condition which can lead to
arthritis in more than 30% of its cases, Septic arthritis caused by infection
by the blood stream from the upper
respiratory tract or urinary tract Joint
pain can also result from cancer that has spread to joints. Unless and until the causative factor
is determined, we cannot get the right treatment or pain relief.
Common pain-related conditions:
Osteoarthritis: This is often called degenerative joint disease and is the most common type of arthritis
after 50 years age group .As we get older, the rubbery cartilage that serves as
a shock absorber to our joints becomes stiff, loses its elasticity, and becomes
more susceptible to damage. As the cartilage wears away, tendons and ligaments
stretch, causing pain. It can occur in almost any joint in the body - most commonly
in the fingers, hips, knees, and spine. Symptoms
include joint aching and soreness, pain, and bony knots in the finger joints.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This form of arthritis is very different from
degenerative joint disease. The inflammation occurs in joints on both sides of
the body - symmetry that helps distinguish it from other types of arthritis.
However, many of the symptoms sound familiar - joint pain and swelling, joint stiffness,
and fatigue
"Rheumatoid arthritis
is not just a benign joint disease. It
can lead to early death. With rheumatoid arthritis,
there is quite good evidence that early diagnosis and aggressive treatment can
help to maintain function, prevent disability, and improve survival."
Fibromyalgia: This chronic
disorder creates pain and tenderness at numerous points throughout the body,
resulting in serious sleep problems and fatigue. The cause of fibromyalgia
is poorly understood, but is not related to any muscle, nerve, or joint injury.
One theory is that the condition may be related to over sensitive nerve cells in
the spinal cord and brain. Or it may be due to an imbalance in brain chemicals
that control mood, lowers a person's tolerance for pain, possibly triggering a
cycle of restless sleep, fatigue, inactivity,
sensitivity, and pain.
Though there is no cure for fibromyalgia, treatment is focused on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms in an attempt to break the cycle of
sensitivity, pain, and decreased physical activity.
Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
Creaking knees, hips, and ankles aren't
necessarily normal aches and pains that come with age. Your pain might be
arthritis. Luckily, medicine has a lot to offer from exercise and
alternative supplements to medications and joint replacement.
Getting the Right Diagnosis continued...
Depression: Sadness is not the only hallmark of depression. There also
may be physical symptoms like unexplained aches and pains, studies show. The
most commonly cited symptoms are frequent headaches, back
pain, joint pain, and abdominal pain - all of
which may mask the depression. These
physical symptoms may be related to or aggravated by the depression and can
linger longer than the emotional symptoms.
Some doctors, like Hoffman, believe that these physical symptoms
are really signs of fibromyalgia.
"The two conditions do seem to commonly coexist," he tells WebMD.
"Also, depression may bring a heightened awareness of pain. Treating the
depression is important."
Ask your family doctor for a referral to a specialist who deals
with the type of pain you are experiencing, advises Charles Weiss, MD, chairman
emeritus of the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Mt. Sinai
Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla.
Lifestyle Changes
While there is no cure for joint pain, you can find relief, the
experts say. Treatments range from lifestyle changes to medications to surgery
-- and should usually be tried in that order.
Lose weight:
If you are overweight, the first
step is to shed those excess pounds. Whetstone Mescher points to a recent study
showing that losing as little as 11 pounds can cut the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee
by 50%.
Start exercising:
The next step may be to work with a physical therapist to develop an exercise program
that's right for you. All too often, pain victims get caught in a vicious
cycle: Their aching joints prevent them from exercising, which causes their
joints to weaken further and their condition to deteriorate, Whetstone Mescher
explains.
"A physical therapist is key, especially if you don't know
where to start," she says. "They can tell you which exercises are
best -- usually those that improve strength, endurance, and range of motion --
and recommend specific joint exercises
designed specifically for pain relief."
Getting 40 minutes of exercise at a time -- three or four days a
week -- is generally advised. Some suggestions:
- If you have access to a pool, water workouts are often recommended. The buoyancy of water supports the weight of the body, taking the stress off stiff and achy joints and making it much easier to exercise.
- Biking, walking, and other low-impact exercises that don't
put pounding pressure on the joints are also helpful. But high-impact
exercises such as jogging should usually be avoided, and
never subscribe to the "No pain, no gain" mantra,
- Wear
correct footwear.
"wearing soft cushiony shoes that provide an extra layer of
protective padding
- Smoking. It's been shown that smoking has an effect on both bone
health and response to treatment.
HOMEOPATHY:
Homeopathy in Combination with Physiotherapy offers effective treatment for joint pains.
Homeopathy is evidence based medicine.
Homeopathic remedies have been clinically proven to the reduce the inflammation
.homeopathy can treat joint pains effectively without any adverse effects
unlike conventional medicines which causes gastritis. Homeopathy helps to stop
or slow down his inflammation in the joints.
It can prevent or reduce the symptoms, joint
destruction and deformity and prevent or lessen the disability.
In a double blind controlled study conducted
in Britain, 82 % of those receiving a homeopathic remedy noticed improvement in
rheumatoid arthritis versus 21 percent of the control group on placebo.
Most commonly used medicines for joint pain
are arnica/bryonia/colocynth/colchicum/
Colocynth / hypericum / guiacum / rhus tox /
ruta.
Medicines are indicative and should always be
taken under medical supervision only.
Physical
Therapy
You can work with
a physical therapist to strengthen the muscles around the joint, stabilize the
joint, and improve your range of motion. The therapist will use techniques such
as ultrasound, heat or cold
therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, and manipulation.
If you are overweight, losing weight can relieve some of the pressure on
your painful joints. Exercise is one effective
way to lose weight (along with
diet), but be careful to stick with low-impact exercises that won't further
irritate the joint. Swimming and bicycling
are among the best exercises because both
allow you to exercise your joints
without putting impact on them. Because water is buoyant, swimming also relieves
some of the pressure on your joints.
Home
Care
You can relieve short-term Joint Pain with a few simple techniques at home. One method is known by the acronym, PRICE:
- Protect the joint with a brace or wrap.
- Rest the joint, avoiding any activities that cause you pain.
- Ice the joint for about 15 minutes, several times each day.
- Compress the joint using an elastic wrap.
- Elevate the
joint above the level of your heart.
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