Joint Pain: Causes, symptoms and relief
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Not all joint pain is a sign of underlying disease. In some cases, overuse, such as heavy physical ... activity or sprains sometimes associated with lack of use can result in joint pain.
Joint pain can affect any joint in the body, but among the most commonly affected joints are the knees. From cases of inflammation due to injury, we'll walk you through a range of information about joint pain, joint pain symptoms, and joint pain causes so you can find relief, and get back to your favorite activities.
Some symptoms of joint pain are more worrisome than others and should be assessed by a doctor, while others can be safely treated at home.
It is important to know what is causing your joint pain before you self-treat. If you are experiencing joint pain and don't know why, see your doctor.
Causes of joint pain
Joints form connections between our bones and allow us to move. A number of conditions can cause joint pain....
It's good to be aware of them so you can talk to your doctor or healthcare professional about them.
Strains or sprains
Joint pain is often a result of injury. An accident like a fall can cause torn ligaments or ruptured tendons, which usually cause sudden and severe pain perhaps with a popping or snapping sound; and require immediate medical attention. Overuse can cause tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) which can present as pain in a joint tendon that gets worse when you move: or difficulty moving, accompanied by swelling or heat. Mild tendonitis can be treated with the help of your pharmacist, with anti-inflammatories such as Voltaren gels, and/or with the RICE method.
Inflammation of the joint lining
All of our joints are protected by a thin layer of tissue called synovium. When a joint is injured, the synovium can become inflamed, which causes soreness and swelling (inflammation). This usually happens shortly after you’ve injured your joint. Mild inflammation of the joint lining can generally be managed at home with rest and anti-inflammatories.
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