Ice: Apply ice to your joints to relieve pain and swelling. Ice the joint for 15 minutes several times a day. Heat: After a day or so, try a heating pad to address any muscle spasms around the joint. Rest: Rest the joint during the first day and avoid any activities that cause you pain.
Causes of joint pain include:Adult Still's disease.Ankylosing spondylitis.Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) (death of bone tissue due to limited blood flow)Bone cancer.Broken bone.Bursitis (joint inflammation)Complex regional pain syndrome (chronic pain due to a dysfunctional nervous system)Fibromyalgia.More items...
Arthritis. One of the most common causes of joint pain is arthritis. The two main forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the American College of Rheumatology, OA is most common in adults over age 40.
Vitamin D is important for keeping bones strong and preventing injuries from falls. Research shows that people with low levels of vitamin D may have more joint pain.
Sudden joint pain that occurs all over the body may signal the onset of a chronic condition, such as osteoarthritis, lupus or fibromyalgia, or even an infectious disease such as influenza or the mumps.
The flu, the common cold, and other viral or bacterial infections can cause body aches. When such infections occur, the immune system sends white blood cells to fight off the infection. This can result in inflammation, which can leave the muscles in the body feeling achy and stiff.
Make an appointment with your doctor if your joint pain is accompanied by: Swelling. Redness. Tenderness and warmth around the joint.
Recent research published in The Lancet in October 2020 finds that nearly 15 percent of COVID-19 patients report experiencing joint pain.
Medications that can cause joint and muscle painAntibiotic: levofloxacin. ... Cholesterol-lowering medications: statins. ... Osteoporosis medication: bisphosphonates. ... Asthma inhalers. ... Breast cancer medications: anastrozole, exemestane, letrozole. ... Acne treatment: isotretinoin. ... Nerve pain / anti-seizure medication: pregabalin.More items...•
The Best Foods for Healthy JointsSeeds and Nuts. Seeds and nuts are packed with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids known to fight inflammation and help reduce it in your connective tissue and joints. ... Coldwater Fish. ... Fruit. ... Cruciferous Veggies. ... Beans and Lentils. ... Olive Oil. ... Whole Grains. ... Root Veggies and Garlic.More items...•
Here are 9 vitamins and supplements, backed by science, that help relieve arthritis pain.Turmeric/Curcumin or Curcuma longa. ... Avocado-soybean Unsaponifiables or ASU. ... Cat's Claw or Uncaria tomentosa. ... Fish Oil or Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. ... Gamma Linolenic Acid or GLA. ... Ginger or Zingiber officinale.More items...
Although heralded as a powerful antioxidant that fights everything from the common cold to cancer, a new study shows that over a long period of time high doses of vitamin C is associated with worsening of one of the most common forms of arthritis -- osteoarthritis of the knee.