Pain and Inflammation Relief

Original Article @ David Ogdens Blog

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Chronic Inflammation and Knee pain

Knee pain is a common reason for people to seek the care of a Naturopathic Doctor to reduce pain and gain mobility. Knee pain can be a symptom of many other health issues such as arthritis, injury, scaring, cartilage wear, and/or tendon and bursa inflammation. Inflammation is the common sign in each of these conditions, and the cause of knee pain and reduced mobility.

Inflammation, while uncomfortable, is essential to the healing process. Swelling recruits the immune system to the sight of damage, causing us pain and reminding us to take it easy. Chronic inflammation however, is a signal that the body is not healing itself, either due to recurrent injury, or a pro-inflammatory environment that lets inflammation go unchecked. To get total body inflammation under control, a Naturopathic Doctor, will address lifestyle factors which may impact inflammation, and prescribe natural anti-inflammatories to reduce pain and help knee pain sufferers regain function of their joints.

Natural anti-inflammatories have significant advantages over pharmaceutical choices: they cause less digestive side effects, and can be taken long-term without influencing other organs, including the liver. Anti-inflammatory botanicals, such as Curcumin and Boswellia, and nutrients like fish oil, can be prescribed to reduce pain in the joints by calming inflammation at the site. Acupuncture can also decrease pain and inflammation in the knees, which can result in reductions in pain, as well as an improved range of motion. Topical preparations of herbs can also be applied to the joints to reduce inflammation and pain. Naturopathic treatments can also conquer inflammation over time through anti-inflammatory diets, stress reduction techniques, and weight-loss. Chronic inflammation is not only a source of pain, it been linked to other diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer. Following an anti-inflammatory protocol can therefore not only decrease joint pain, but also can also reduce the risk of these diseases. Some examples of inflammatory foods to avoid include red meats, nightshade vegetables, (tomato, potato, bell peppers and eggplant) and gluten. Regular use of anti-inflammatory oils such as olive and flax can decrease inflammatory markers in the blood; while culinary herbs such as turmeric and ginger, can turn average meals into anti-inflammatory medicines. Chronic stress can be managed by improving coping strategies and adaptogenic herbs, which can be prescribed by your Naturopathic Doctor.

Whatever the cause of your knee pain, there are natural solutions that can restore your joints to optimal health and help you get moving – pain free.

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