Home Remedies for Osteoarthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis and it affects primarily the older people. Osteoarthritis is also known as the degenerative joint disease and can lead to chronic joint pain. It can be caused by various conditions such as hormonal disorder, uric acid formation, obesity, joint injury and gout. The symptoms are: muscle pain, inflammation, stiffness and swelling of the joints and inability or difficulty to move your joints. 

The most affected parts of the body are: the back area, the knees, the fingers, the hands and the arms. Once installed, this disease cannot be treated, but there are a few home remedies that can help you get some relief from the inflammation, swelling and pain.

Cayenne Pepper

This natural remedy is extremely popular when it comes to treating arthritis, osteoarthritis and all the other derivatives. Use cayenne pepper extract or ointments that contain this ingredient and rub it on the affected areas. The best part about this home remedy is that it will reduce the pain instantly, so you can use it anytime your pain gets more severe. You can make your own mixture with cayenne pepper and olive oil and apply it on your joints. Use every night before going to bed.

Basil

This herb is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, so it is recommended that you chew about 5 basil leaves every morning. Do this on an empty stomach and make sure that the leaves are fresh. You can also get relief by mixing dried basil powder (1/2 teaspoon) with warm milk (1 glass). Consume this solution several times per day. You can obtain the same effect by drinking basil tea.

Horsetail

Prepare a tonic with water (1 cup) and horsetail powder (1 teaspoon). Let the mixture steep and drink it three times per day to get relief for your condition. The horsetail is also known for strengthening the joints.

Devil’s Claw

This herb is also extremely powerful and useful and it’s highly recommended to reduce the osteoarthritis symptoms. Prepare a tea with devil’s claw root and consume it daily for almost 2 months. This remedy will greatly reduce the pain and the inflammation and will help you live a more normal life.

Feverfew

This rare herb is a great home remedy for arthritis. Drink feverfew tea every day to reduce the pain and the inflammation. You can also chew the dried feverfew leaves to ease your condition.

Warm Compresses

Heat can offer relief from pain and inflammation. This remedy is quite simple. All you have to do is use hot compresses and apply them on the affected joints. Leave them on until they are not warm anymore and then repeat the action. Warm wax can also be helpful, just make sure it’s not too hot when you apply it.

Exercise

So as to reduce the stiffness of the joints and muscles, you must perform regular mild exercising. This will also strengthen the muscles and stimulate the cartilage growth. Try to do strengthening workouts or aerobics and stay away from overly strenuous sports.