Joint Pain

Arthritis Pain Relief & Treatment
We are happy to introduce Joint Pain, a resource for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout sufferers, as well as those with similar chronic pain conditions.

Millions of people suffer the painful symptoms of arthritis and related diseases, which include inflammation, swelling, redness, pain and stiffness. Although there are literally hundreds of different kinds of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the three most common. As far as treatments are concerned, until recently the most popular have been the NSAIDs, or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, such as Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra. Unfortunately these prescription medications come with potentially painful side effects. One such medication, Vioxx, was recalled due to increased risk of stroke and heart attack in patients who were taking this drug for an extended period of time. Bextra was also pulled from shelves and Celebrex is currently under fire.

Although these drugs can be helpful in treating symptoms, due to the possible adverse effects more and more people are seeking safer, natural alternatives such as glucosamine, chondroitin, turmeric, SAMe, MSM and fish oil to treat their painful symptoms.

You may be surprised to learn that many natural remedies for arthritis can be as effective if not more so than prescription and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, and as such might be a better solution for those that suffer the debilitating joint pain, swelling and inflammation of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
What Causes Arthritis?
Find out why people get arthritis and related conditions.

The cause of arthritis joint pain is unknown, but most scientists believe that heredity and lifestyle choices play a major role.

Although the exact causes are unknown, there are risk factors that have been established. Following are these risk factors:

1. Increased Age - Studies show that your risk of developing joint pain and arthritis goes up as you get older.

2. Gender - You are more likely to develop arthritis if you are female than if you are male. men are less susceptible to osteoarthritis and related conditions.

3. Weight - The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints. Therefore, you are more likely to develop a condition than someone who is not putting as much pressure on his or her weight-bearing joints.

4. Lifestyle/Work - Heavy lifting can stress joints and lead to joint pain and injury. If your job entails heavy lifting, or if you work out with big weights, you are more apt to develop a joint condition.