Joint Health
Nutritional Support and Holistic Treatments
Disclaimer: The information below provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Please refer to our Medical & Legal Disclaimer.
The Use of Drugs for Joint Problems
To relieve joint pain, many reach for prescription drugs such as Celebrex, Vioxx, Tylenol™ or Aleve™. Although these drugs offer some immediate relief, their use carries significant risks:
- Class action suits over Vioxx demonstrate serious side effects
- Tylenol is the number one cause of hospital admissions for liver failure
- None of these drugs address the underlying cause of joint pain
Immediate Injury Treatment: RICE Protocol
Muscle and joint injuries should be treated with RICE at the time of injury:
Rest
Avoid further injury
Ice
Reduce swelling
Compression
Support the area
Elevation
Reduce swelling
⚠️ When to Seek Medical Attention
- • Symptoms don't improve within a few days
- • Inflammation is accompanied by high fever
- • Suspected fracture or torn ligament
Massage Therapy
Endorphins are released during a massage, and these endorphins prevent nerve cells from releasing more pain signals.
Not everybody likes acupuncture or has funds for regular professional massages. However, there are wide range of home-use massage tools and devices that provide healing massage whenever you need relief.
Learn more about Health Benefits of Massage →Nutritional Support for Healthy Joints
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy joints and managing inflammation.
Explore Nutritional Support for Healthy Joints →Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Important: Essential oils are highly concentrated and should only be used under supervision of qualified practitioners such as naturopathic physicians, registered nurses, massage therapists, clinical herbalists, or aromatherapists.
🫧 Castor Oil Pack
Apply to painful or affected joints for relief
🌿 Eucalyptus & Peppermint
For rubbing on sore muscles and arthritic joints.
⚠️ Safety Note: Eucalyptus Essential Oil is toxic to birds and poisonous to humans when ingested. Avoid use around birds. May increase absorption of topical cancer drugs.
🌼 German Chamomile
Also known as: Hungarian, Blue Chamomile, Matricaria recutita
Properties:
- • Deep blue color from chamazulene content
- • Anti-inflammatory and soothing properties
- • Antispasmodic effects
Uses for Joint Health:
- • Massage for muscular pain and arthritic joints
- • Hot compresses for inflammation
- • Treatment for sprains and swollen joints
- • Bursitis relief
🌳 Sweet Birch
⚠️ Caution: Powerful oil that may irritate sensitive skin. Use with caution.
Benefits:
- • Stimulates sweat glands for toxin release
- • Diuretic properties for water retention
- • Eliminates uric acid accumulation in joints
- • Useful for rheumatism and muscle pain
🌵 Devil's Claw
Root of this vine, native to the Kalahari desert in southern Africa.
Uses:
- • Arthritis relief
- • Lower back pain
- • Improved joint flexibility
- • Maintains healthy knee fluid
💊 SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine)
Dietary supplement often promoted to treat osteoarthritis, joint pain, depression, and fibromyalgia.
⚠️ Warning: SAM-e may not be recommended for individuals with heart problems, suspected or diagnosed heart conditions.