Joint pain

What is Joint Pain?

Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body's joints. This can range from mild to severe, acute to chronic pain affecting mobility and flexibility. Joint pain can originate from the joint structures like cartilage, tendons, ligaments or bones, or surrounding muscles, nerves and soft tissues.

Some common causes of joint pain include:

• Arthritis - inflammation of the joints from conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. This leads to cartilage breakdown and swelling.


• Injuries and trauma - sprains, fractures, dislocations


• Tendinitis - inflammation of tendons


• Bursitis - inflammation of bursae fluid sacs


• Gout - uric acid crystal buildup

Joint pain can manifest as:

• Stiffness


• Swelling


• Redness


• Difficulty moving the joint through full range


• Popping or cracking sounds

Some tips to help manage joint pain include:

• Apply ice or heat


• Try pain medications like NSAIDs


• Exercise to build muscle strength


• Use braces or taping


• Consider supplements like chondroitin, glucosamine


• Maintain healthy weight to avoid extra pressure on joints

Severe, worsening or persistent joint pains should be evaluated by a doctor. X-rays, MRI or lab tests may be required to diagnose underlying issues and determine proper treatment options like physiotherapy, medications, injections or surgery for long-term relief.

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