Osteoarthritis
Sometimes called wear-and-tear arthritis, Osteoarthritis is the most common culprit in joint pain. It occurs when the
lining of the joints, called
cartilage, is worn down. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, it most commonly affects the
knees,
hands and
hips.

TYPES OF JOINT PAIN
Common types of joint pain include:

knee pain

shoulder pain

hip pain

foot pain, including your ankle and toes

hand pain, including your wrist and fingers

elbow pain

neck pain

OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES OF JOINT PAIN
There are many possible causes of joint pain. It might be caused by an
injury or a longer-lasting problem such as
arthritis.
Your symptoms might give you an idea of what could be causing the pain.

Sprain or Strain
Pain, swelling, or bruising after intense or repetitive exercise

Osteoarthritis
Over the age of 45, pain is worse when walking, and stiffness after moving

Bursitis
The hot, swollen joint that’s more painful when you move it or press on it

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Pain and stiffness felt in both sides of your body that’s worse after not moving (for example, when you wake up)

Gout
Hot, swollen toe joint (usually big toe) with very bad pain that comes on suddenly

Joint infection (septic arthritis)
Hot, swollen joint and a high temperature or feeling hot and shivery
HOW CAN YOU EASE JOINT PAIN

Rest the affected joint if you can

Put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours

Take painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, but do not take ibuprofen in the first 48 hours after an injury

Try to lose weight if you’re overweight

Supplement with natural formula pain relief supplement that works

DON’T…

do not carry anything heavy

do not completely stop moving the affected joint