Relieving Joint Pain and Muscle Stiffness Naturally

Muscle stiffness, Joint Pain

Muscle stiffness and joint pain can stem from many sources. Most of my patients experience tight shoulders or lower back pain from working in an office. This is often due to a sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise. Long hours sitting in front of a monitor are always associated with muscle stiffness. Others suffer from joint pain or arthritis. In both cases, inflammation is involved.

Decreasing Inflammation with Herbs:

Many individuals use an over-the-counter drug to suppress the symptoms of pain. Unfortunately, this does not correct the problem. As a naturopath, I take a holistic approach to easing this ailment. I look into the root cause of the condition. This is the first step toward healing. Your body is meant to move. If you have been sitting for long hours, stretch and take many breaks.

Other modalities are also helpful in treating muscle and joint pain. Many natural supplements can replace over-the-counter drugs. There are many plants that are as efficient as synthetic pain killers. They are safe and have little or no side effects. For example, turmeric is used in Ayurvedic Medicine as a natural anti-inflammatory (3). Another herb, named Devil’s Claw, has also a long history of relieving arthritic pain (4). Those plants are effective at reducing pain. They have been used by healers in traditional medicine for centuries.

alkaline foods to decrease inflammation

Rejuvenate Your Body Through Nutrition:

Healing takes place when healthy tissues regenerate in the body. This process can be accomplished through an alkaline diet. For example, juicing vegetables for consumption can decrease inflammation in the body. An acidic diet and high amounts of stress, on the other hand, promote inflammation. If acid is flushed out of the body, pain usually decreases. Another nutrient worth mentioning is omega-3, found in fish oil. Omega-3 can treat arthritis and decrease general body aches.

Magnesium is another nutrient that plays an important role in muscle function. Many studies have shown that magnesium deficiency leads to muscle cramps (1). Depletion in the soil of this essential mineral has caused widespread deficiencies throughout the world. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency are chronic pain, poor sleep, and fatigue, to name a few (2). These symptoms are also associated with muscle and joint pain. It is essential to provide the right nutrients to your body in order to speed up the recovery phase.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture & Cupping:

Acupuncture and cupping are the go-to treatments for muscle stiffness and arthritis. These modalities can relax the body and provide instant relief. Acupuncture and cupping tap into the body’s innate ability to cure itself. They can remove blockages and allow energy to move freely. Once balance is restored, pain disappears.
In most cases, you will need 10 to 15 sessions to achieve lasting results. However, depending on the condition, sometimes a difference can be noticed as early as after two or three sessions. Naturopaths use both acupuncture and cupping as part of their treatment plans. . To learn more about my services, contact me through this page.

References:

(1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0048475/

(2) http://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-deficiency/need-more/

(3) http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric

(4) http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/devils-claw

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