What home remedies are there for joint pain?
Most home remedies and commercial ointments are based a simple concept: the skin around the joint is irritated, causing an increase in blood flow to the area. This warmth provides some relief. A number of commercial rubs are available. Warning: home-made ointments that use capsaicin (the hot in hot peppers) are not advised, because too much can burn or blister the skin. Again, there are commercial rubs that use capsaicin in safe amounts. There are other ways to apply warmth, such as soaking in a warm bathtub or using a heating pad of some type. I would not recommend a tanning bed, since tanning is not particularly healthy for you and warmth is easier to come by. I go swimming in a warm pool once a week (30 to 35C) and it feels great. A therapeutic massage may also be of some benefit. Glucosamine may also help if you have osteoarthritis. The reason why it works is not understood at present, but some people are helped. If you take glucosamine and it works for you, you should experience p