Arthralgia: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Food and Nutrition

Foods to be taken

• The best foods for joint pain are those that have natural anti-inflammatory properties and that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Popular sources of these nutrients include fish, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and canola oil.
• Include foods that can help keep joints and tendons pain-free and flexible like sweet peppers, citrus fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, cherries, green tea, ginger, mushrooms, pineapple, papaya etc

Foods to be avoided
Certain foods have inflammatory properties, which can acerbate joint pain symptoms.

• Fried foods
• Sugar
• Grain-fed meats
• Alcohol
• Fast food
• Flour-based products
• Foods with trans-saturated fats
• Soda

Yoga and Exercise

Try these simple, safe stretches that can alleviate pain in the joints

• Lie on your back on a carpeted floor or mat. Rest your legs on a couch, such that your legs from the heels to the back of the knees are completely supported.
• Lie with your belly side down on a stability ball and let your body mold to the sides of the ball.
• Lie on your back and hold your knees in to your chest.
• A massage is an excellent means to relieve joint pain in your knees and hips.

YOGA
Some of the yoga asanas to treat joint pains are:

• Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
• Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanmuktasana)
• Crocodile Pose (Makarasana)
• Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Pranayama is also helpful as the deep breathing techniques increase the supply of blood and also relax the tension in the joints.

Home Remedies

• One of the best ways of alleviating joint pain is to get plenty of rest and relaxation.
• If the pain is too great, attempt to immobilize the area with a splint or brace.
• Cold temperatures reduce blood flow, and therefore reduce tissue swelling.  Apply an ice pack on the affected area every hour for the majority of the day for duration of 15 minutes.