Alternative Arthritis Pain Relief

Finding relief from the pain of Arthritis can be never ending. Unfortunately there is no cure for arthritis, only ways to reduce the debilitating pain. There are plenty of prescribed medications available containing anti-inflammatory ingredients but below are a few natural alternatives that can be just as effective.

Heat - Heat is a natural form of painkiller that can help the inflamed muscles to relax. It is only a temporary release from the pain and once the heat source is removed the pain will begin to come back.

Foot Spa - If your arthritis is located in your feet or ankles a foot spa can be very effective. Used in your own home a foot spa can offer heat and massage to the inflamed areas of the foot and ankle at the same time. Also a foot spa can be very relaxing and often very enjoyable.

Acupuncture - A relatively new treatment for arthritis in the western world but acupuncture has been around for centuries. Acupuncture is a Chinese method of relieving pain. The acupuncturist will place tiny needles at specific points on your body to reduce the pain and pressure caused by the arthritis. Some of the needles may be heated and others can be twirled to produce different effects in the areas of your body and reduce the pain. If your arthritis is very painful to the touch, then acupuncture may be too painful for you to consider.

Massage - Massage can be good for arthritis. It can produce results similar to that of heat therapy. Allowing you to relax and temporarily loosen up your body reducing the pain.

Aloe Vera - Acutely inflamed joints caused by Rheumatoid arthritis respond very well to Aloe Vera Juice, as well as topical application of Aloe Vera Jelly to the affected areas and joints. Aloe Vera contains naturally occurring anti-inflammatory properties as well as vitamins A, B, C and E which act as powerful anti-oxidants.

There is no cure for arthritis so what ever method you choose the pain will eventually return. Using medication over long periods of time is not always a good thing for our bodies, so if you do have arthritis maybe you could consider some of the above alternative methods to ease your arthritic pain.