Arthritis is perhaps a tormenting joint disorder that may even lead to permanent disability if not checked in time. It is characterized by joint inflammation and pain.

Arthritis is perhaps the most tormenting joint disorder that may even lead to permanent disability if not checked in time. It is characterized by joint inflammation and excruciating pain. The joint is a vulnerable juncture of our body, for it bears body抯 weight and is prone to wearing out. Therefore joints should be taken special care of. Knee joint, hip, shoulder, ankle, wrist, fingers etc may all come within the clutches of arthritis. In other words, arthritis inflicts both minor and major joints. Joints lie within joint capsule that is filled with a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid that cushions the joint against jerks and trauma.?br />
Also the bone heads meeting at a joint bear cartilages that buffer bones against friction and erosion. When cartilages wear out getting thinned or are lost due to degeneration, bones rub against each other, getting reduced to spurs called osteophytes. The entire process of cartilage degeneration and bone friction results in extremely painful creaking and deformed joints. An arthritic joint is not only painful but also stiff, swollen, red and tender.?br />
Not only bones, but also tissues, muscles adjoining the arthritic joint are also affected. Among the several types of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the most common. Osteoarthritis is caused due to degeneration of cartilage and exposure of bones to friction. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when over-active immune cells work against the healthy joint tissue. Therefore it is an autoimmune disorder. Gout results from metabolic disorder. It occurs when uric acid crystallizes within joints.

Arthritis Causes

1. Dearth of exercise
2. Obesity
3. Faulty diet
4. Dehydration
5. Bone fracture or other joint injury
6. Joint infection
7. Wrong joint alignment
8. Cartilage degeneration
9. Misdirected immune system
10. Vitamin deficiency
11. Faulty metabolism.

Herbal Remedies for Relieving Arthritis Joint Pain

1. Nettle root or leaves can make a beneficial concoction for minimizing arthritis pain.

2. Boswellia is another powerful herb that enhances blood circulation at the joint and lessens stiffness, pain and swelling.

3. Devil's claw is an effective remedial herb for arthritis joint pain.

4. Turmeric can lessen joint pain. One may take turmeric powder by mixing it in milk. Turmeric poultice when applied on aching joints, takes off the heat and relieves pain.

5. Cayenne pepper has pain reducing agent and alleviates joint pain effectively. The capsaicin in cayenne pepper limits production of a substance P that heavily transmits pain signals to the brain. Thus it helps in lowering pain sensation.

6. Licorice extracts have pain killing and anti-inflammatory properties.

7. Willow is a natural analgesic, helpful in lessening arthritis joint pain.

8. Ginger, a natural anti-oxidant is another dependable pain relief and anti-inflammatory herb.

9. Celery seeds minimize or may also neutralize the harmful effects of gout-causing uric acid.