1. Hot Bag & Cold Compress

A hot bag comes in handy when one has to relax sore muscles and joints. The heat generated through the hot bag helps increase the blood flow. On the other hand, cold compress helps in reducing inflammation while numbing the area of pain. For optimum results and ease, alternating between the two is ideal and recommended.

2. Epsom Salt Soak

Epsom salt consists of magnesium sulfate, a natural muscle relaxer, which helps reduce swelling in the joints and muscles by drawing out excess fluids from the muscle and joint tissues. The best way to make use of this salt is by adding a couple of scoops of salt in a tub of warm water and soaking for 15 minutes, about 3 times a week.

3. Ginger Extract

Ginger is excellent in treating joint pains due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger consists of chemicals that block inflammation pathways in the body. It can be used externally and internally, i.e., through your diet or by applying it through a simple DIY.

To add ginger in your diet, you can have ginger tea, which can be made easily by adding fresh ginger root to boiling water for 30 minutes minimum and 60 minutes maximum.

An alternate way to use ginger extract is by soaking ginger water in a cloth and directly applying to the affected muscle and joint areas.

4. Turmeric Powder

Turmeric has an active chemical called Curcumin, which blocks inflammatory cytokines and enzymes in inflammatory pathways. Turmeric is a revered ingredient for joint and muscle pain remedies. It can either be added in one's diet, through curries or taken with milk, popularly known as Golden Milk. Studies have shown that turmeric is as effective as using ibuprofen for pain relief.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains anti-inflammatory properties that are helpful in alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis pain. It consists of a number of vitamins and antioxidants that speed up the healing process. There are two ways to use apple cider vinegar. One can rub it directly on the affected area and simply drink it, typically, mixing it with water or honey. Since apple cider vinegar has a sour taste, usually only a tablespoon is taken at a time.

6. Spices

Your diet is one of the major pathways for taking care of your body and even preventing pains, including that of joints and muscles. One can make sure to have an anti-inflammatory diet by incorporating some spices with such properties.

Cinnamon is one such spice that can be easily sprinkled on oatmeal, eaten with fruit like apples, and even added to teas. It contains cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, which have antioxidant properties that inhibit cell damage.

Another spice that has nutrition and flavor is Garlic. It can be added in about any dish that is savory and consists of an anti-inflammatory compound that limits the effects of cytokines that cause inflammation. Garlic can even help prevent cartilage damage from arthritis.

Finally, for those who love something hotter, chili peppers are an ideal additive to your diet since they contain natural compounds called capsaicinoids that are anti-inflammatory in nature. Cayenne and chilies can be added to your diet in the form of marinades, sauces, and rubs.

Adding spices to your diet is one of the ideal ways to release joint pains as it serves a two-folded function of pain relief as well as flavor!

7. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

A TENS machine, also called a nerve stimulator, is a portable electrical impulse generator that connects through electrodes placed on your skin. The machine delivers small electrical impulses to relieve nerve, muscle, and joint pains.

TENS is non-invasive, free of drugs, practical, and an affordable way of freeing you from pain.

TENS can be used up to 3 times a day, maximum for 30 minutes, and comes with pre-set programs for specific body parts, and is often individualized. One should use this starting with a lower intensity.

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