Do You Suffer From Arthritis or Joint/Muscle Pain?

This article is written in conjunction with The Body Store and this month we are looking at arthritis.
Arthritis is a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
The main causes of arthritis depends on the type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of the joint over time or because of overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma are caused by the body’s immune system attacking the body’s own tissues. Gout is caused by the buildup of crystals in the joints.
A question often asked is can you stop arthritis getting worse and the answer is as long as you do the right type and level of exercise for your condition, your arthritis won’t get any worse. Combined with a healthy, balanced diet, regular exercise will help you lose weight and place less strain on your joints. You can ask your GP to recommend the type and level of exercise that’s right for you.
You can also ask Raj the owner of the The Body Store who can help you with finding the right natural remedy to give you relief from the pain of arthritis and also muscle/joint pain.
In the image above we have featured some useful products that may help: from L-R: Atrogel (Arnica gel),Fish Oil, Magnesium, Leaflet, Turmuric, Atrosan (Devil’s Claw tablets) Atrosan ( Devils Claw drops), Collogen peptides.
Arnica Gel is used externally and helps relief pain from muscular aches and pains, stiffness around joints, sprains and bruising as well as swelling after injury or with arthritic-type pains. This is due to Arnica’s anti-inflammatory action. Please note: diabetics should never self-treat for any condition of the leg or foot. Seek a doctors advice.
Fish Oil Studies show that people with rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain can improve their symptoms by taking 2.7 grams (about 2,700 mg) of omega-3 fats daily. Standard 1,000 mg fish oil capsules usually contain between 300mg and 400mg of omega 3 fats.18. If you have joint pain, do not exceed the dose listed on the supplement label without first talking to your healthcare provider.
Magnesium can help with muscle contraction and relaxation as well as structural development of bone.
The leaflet shown in the image is available free from the body store and contains very useful information about how to take care of your muscles and joints as well as the natural supplements to take to aid them.
Turmeric is getting a lot of attention for its health benefiting properties and for arthritis it can help with relief from inflammation and pain.
Collagen peptides can help maintain the structural protein in the body, as collagen provides the scaffolding for your bones and joints, digestive function, hair and nail strength, and skin health. As with all supplements and herbal remedies, please check with your GP before starting to take any, particularly if you are already taking other medication.