Jun 26, 2023

"Rediscovering Freedom: Managing Joint Pain in Your Golden Years"

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Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. It can affect any joint in your body, including your hands and feet, hips and spine, or neck and knees. Arthritis is also known as osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The most common form of arthritis is OA.

SORE JOINTS

👉Joints are the places where two or more bones meet. Joints are covered by a thin layer of tissue called cartilage, which is flexible and allows the joint to move.

👉 When you're young, your joints are supple and lubricated by synovial fluid--a clear liquid that circulates in your body's joints.

👉But as you age, cartilage begins to break down or wear out; it becomes less elastic and less able to withstand stress on the body's joints.

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As a result of this breakdown in healthy function, arthritis can develop: an umbrella term that describes any number of conditions resulting from inflammation in one or more of your joints (or even other parts of the body).

What Causes Sore Joints?

✔️Wear and tear. As you get older, your joints naturally wear down. This can cause pain and stiffness in the joints.

✔️Injury to the joints. If you're active or have an accident that injures your joint, it can lead to soreness or swelling.

✔️Inflammation of the joints (arthritis). Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more of your body's joints that causes pain, stiffness and swelling in those areas over time--and there are several types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gouty arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.* Gouty Arthritis: This type occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood due to high levels of purines found in foods like organ meats like liver; seafood like anchovies & sardines; beer yeast extractives from beer brewing process called "brewers droop;"

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When Should I Seek Medical Care for My Sore Joints?

✔️If you have a fever or joint pain is accompanied by redness, swelling, or warmth.

✔️If the pain is severe and interferes with your daily activities. (In other words: If it hurts to sit down.)

✔️If you develop new symptoms like redness around the eyes (also known as conjunctivitis), an unusual rash that doesn't go away when scratched (which could be a sign of systemic lupus erythematosus), joint stiffness without inflammation (called psoriatic arthritis), or unexplained weight loss over three months' time.

How Are Sore Joints Treated?

You may have heard of treatments for sore joints, but what exactly are they? And how can you know if one is right for you?

🏥Physiotherapy. This form of physical therapy uses exercise and massage to help relieve pain and stiffness in the body. The goal is to improve your range of motion, strength, endurance and balance. It's also used as an alternative to surgery when treating arthritis symptoms in older adults (who aren't ready for major surgery yet still experience significant discomfort in their joints.)

🏥Your doctor will provide you with a treatment plan based on your diagnosis and symptoms

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Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and stiffness in the joints

✔️Joints are where bones meet each other, so when you have arthritis, your body's tissues become inflamed and swollen. This leads to pain, swelling and limited movement of the affected joint(s).

✔️Arthritis can affect people of any age but is more common among people over 50 years old. There are several types of arthritis including: osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gouty arthritis. OA affects more than 27 million adults in America alone!

Exercises to strengthen joints

We all have joints in our bodies. Some of these joints are strong and healthy, while others are weak or injured. When your joints are strong and healthy, they can move easily and freely without straining or overstressing themselves too much. But what if they're not? Then you might find yourself unable to do certain activities that used to be easy for you (like running around with your kids or playing sports like tennis or basketball!)

👉 If this sounds like a problem for you, don't worry: below we've put together some exercises that will help strengthen those weak joints back up again so that they're ready for whatever comes their way!

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1. Gently rotate your wrists in a clockwise motion.

Gently rotate your wrists in a clockwise motion and hold for 5 seconds.
Relax, and then repeat on the other side of your body (counterclockwise)

2.Try to make circles with your wrist while keeping the rest of your arm still.

Keep your arm straight.

Rotate your wrist in a clockwise motion, keeping the rest of your arm still.

3.Make small circles in random directions with one hand at a time.

Make small circles in random directions with one hand at a time.

Use different fingers on each hand, such as all four fingers or just the thumb and index finger.

✔️Do not try to make large circles or small ones; just let your hands move freely and naturally in whatever way feels comfortable for you!

4.Bend and straighten your elbow several times, as if you were pumping yourself up for something really big!

Try to make a fist.

Keep your wrist straight.

Bend your elbow 90 degrees, so that it's pointing downward and back towards the floor (or ceiling).

Straighten out again so that your arm is parallel to the floor or ceiling (depending on where you're doing this exercise).
Repeat this movement 10-20 times at first, working up gradually as needed until it feels comfortable doing 50 repetitions or more in one session;
then repeat 3-4 times throughout each day until strength has built up enough for physical activity such as running or swimming

✔️Sore joints can be reactivated if you return quickly after stopping activity due to soreness in joints.

✔️Overuse injury can be sustained during exercise activities involving repetitive motions involving flexion/extension movements around body parts like knees & elbows.

✔️This puts pressure on tendons surrounding those areas causing inflammation if not properly warmed up before starting with any type of physical activity involving these movements.

5.Bend and straighten your knee by moving it up and down toward the floor, like you're shaking water off of it after being in the rain!

This exercise is a great one to do while watching TV or while you're on the phone.
While sitting with your legs extended, bend one knee at a 90-degree angle and then straighten it again.
Repeat this 10 times for each leg. If you find that this exercise is too easy, try bending both knees at once!

6. Rotate your ankle clockwise and counterclockwise several times each way, both ways at once, as if you were trying to turn a doorknob with your foot only

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Using MendMeShop's arnica infusion to help relieve joint pain

🌼Joint pain is a common problem that can be caused by injury or arthritis. The good news is that there are topical products like arnica infusion that can help relieve your joint pain.

🌼Arnica has been used for centuries to treat injuries, bruises and sore muscles because it contains compounds called sesquiterpene lactones that have anti-inflammatory properties.

The arnica infusion from MendMeShop is a great product for helping with the joint pain.

🌼If you've recently experienced joint and muscle pain, MendMeShop's arnica infusion or may be able to help. It's a topical natural ingredient that's been used for centuries to relieve pain and swelling in the body.

🌼 Arnica works by helping your body's natural healing process, but how exactly does it do that? This article will explore the science behind how arnica works, as well as what type of symptoms it treats and how long it takes for results.

How does arnica work to relieve sore joints?

🌼Arnica is a member of the daisy family and has been used for pain relief and inflammation for centuries.

🌼 It's the active ingredient in homeopathic products that you can find at your local health food store or pharmacy. Arnica can be applied topically and can help provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Arnica cream or ointment can be used to treat a variety of symptoms.

🌼Arnica cream and ointment are used to treat sore muscles, bruises and sprains.

🌼The active ingredient in arnica is called helenaloidin which acts as a natural anti-inflammatory agent by blocking the release of histamine in the body.

🌼This reduces swelling and pain as well as speeding up healing time for injuries such as bruises or strains that involve muscle tissue damage.

Why is it important to use the right form of arnica?

When you're shopping for arnica, it's important to make sure that you get the right form of this natural remedy. There are many different types of arnica available on the market today, and each one has its own benefits and uses.

✔️Arnica cream is good for pain relief and inflammation--two common symptoms associated with sore joints.

✔️Arnica ointment is best suited for injuries such as sprains or bruises that need extra healing power by drawing out fluids from beneath damaged tissue while also helping reduce swelling and bruising around the injury site itself

How long do I need to use arnica cream or ointment?

How long you should use arnica cream or ointment depends on the severity of your symptoms. If your symptoms are mild and only last for a short time, it may be all that's needed to get relief from pain and swelling.

👨‍⚕️However, if you have more severe joint pain that lasts longer than two weeks, consult with a doctor before continuing to use arnica on its own.

🌼While it's true that some people experience positive results from using arnica regularly (and others don't), MendMeShop has had great feedback from our clients from this, one of our best-selling products! It's made right here in the USA!

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How do I apply and store arnica cream or ointment?

Arnica cream or ointment should be applied to the affected area and rubbed in gently.

Do not use arnica cream or ointment on broken skin.

Avoid getting arnica cream or ointment in your eyes.

Avoid getting arnica cream or ointment on your lips, as it may cause irritation if you lick them later (as we all do sometimes).

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Use caution when applying and storing arnica, as it may cause skin irritation in some people.

👉Arnica cream is a natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It can be used to relieve pain associated with sore joints and muscles, but it should be applied carefully to avoid irritation.

👉Apply arnica cream to affected area as needed, but avoid applying it to broken skin or damaged skin that has been exposed to the sun or wind (for example, windburned cheeks). Also avoid applying the cream near the eyes, nose, mouth and ears--and never ingest it!

⚠️If you have any questions about using arnica for your specific condition or injury please consult your healthcare provider for guidance on how best to proceed with treatment options.

Arnica infusion by mendmeshop, how to use and who should use this pain relief cream

🌼Arnica cream or ointment is a great way to relieve sore joints and muscles. It can be used safely at home, but it's important to follow the directions on MendMeShop's website carefully. Apply arnica only where it is needed and store it in a cool, dry place away from children.

🚶It's always nice to know that your joints are in good working order, and these tips are a great way to keep them healthy

👨‍⚕️We hope this blog post has given you insight into the causes and treatment of sore joints. If you have any questions or concerns about your own health, please consult with a medical professional.

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References

We pride ourselves on being thoroughly researched before we post blog posts, articles or webpages. Here is a list of references used to create this content:

👉Ref 1:Arnica: What It Is and How To Use It Cleveland Clinic

👉Ref 2: Joint Pain Mayo Clinic

👉Ref 3: Joint Pain, NHS

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