Shoulder Joint Pain

Tools to Reduce Shoulder Joint Pain

Shoulder joint pain is a problem that can be treated from numerous angles. The following treatment methods have been shown to help in many cases, including both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. If the condition is related to an infection, gout, or fungus, see a doctor immediately as medication may be required.

Supplements

Supplements come in multiple forms including those that reduce inflammation, reduce pain, and strengthen the joint to prevent future problems. Useful supplements include:

• Ginger - A natural anti-inflammatory, this spice will help reduce pain while ensuring no side effects.
• Guggul and Boswellia - These two Ayuryedic Medicine supplements have been used for centuries in India to treat arthritic symptoms. They have also been tested in recent years in multiple clinical studies and shown to have direct effects on cutting down on shoulder joint pain and inflammation.
• Devil's Claw - This herb from South Africa has been shown in multiple studies to work on the shoulder joint pain directly, cutting down inflammation with minimal side effects (usually none) while also treating osteo symptoms in general.

Other supplements that have been shown to help with arthritis symptoms that lead to shoulder joint pain include those that restore and treat the loss of protection in the joints. These include glucosamine sulfate which restores protective coverings, chondroitin sulfate which provides sulfates to the body and S-adenysylmethionine which helps to reduce inflammation and shoulder joint pain while healing joint coverings.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been studied for decades and still has no medical basis for reducing shoulder joint pain, but many patients report severe drops in pain and restoration of movement in the body. The treatment does not repair damage directly but can affect the body in many ways to reduce pain and release necessary chemicals for the body to treat shoulder joint pain itself.

Lifestyle Changes

There are numerous lifestyle changes that doctors will recommend when shoulder joint pain gets unbearable. Reduction of unnecessary exercises and motions should be made immediately. Exercises that do not put weight on the joints are best and include things like swimming or running where the joint is used in a full range of motion with minimal gravity resistance.

Additionally, a healthy diet can help add the necessary vitamins and minerals to the body needed to stay healthy and restore the nutrients the body needs to effectively combat the effects of long term damage and shoulder joint pain. Fruits and vegetables, cutting out alcohol and cigarettes, and adding the likes of essential fatty acids to the diet can all help restore necessary health to the body and repair joints that are damaged.