Joint pain or arthralgia is a painful condition affecting the joints that can disrupt the normal functioning of an individual suffering from it. Joints are required by the body for movement and locomotion. Almost all activities such as walking, sitting, standing, eating, bathing etc. are performed with the help of joints. Painful joints disable an individual and can cause a great deal of discomfort. Even simple tasks such as sitting up or lying down can become tedious.

The most prominent reasons for joint pain are ageing diseases such as arthritis, rheumatism, injury, weak bones, fractures, sprains, tearing up of a ligament or tendon or degenerative disease.

Herbal remedies for getting quick relief from joint pain:

Massaging the affected joints with essential oils of herbs like lavender, lemon grass and ginger relaxes the mind and soothes the muscles adjoining the joint, thereby relieving pain.

Garlic is a perennial herb that is very useful in providing relief from joint pain. Ground 5-6 cloves of garlic into a paste and apply on the painful joint for quick relief. Alternatively, you can also chew 2-3 cloves of garlic to reduce joint pain.

Synthovial-7 liquid supplements help hydrate and lubricate the joint tissues and can be taken on a daily basis to treat joint pain.

An infusion of lemon juice and honey proves to be a very effective natural remedy for joint pain. It can be made by adding 2 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of honey to a glass of warm water. This infusion should be taken in the mornings on a regular basis.

Tea made by using papaya seeds is also beneficial in treating joint pain. For best results, the tea should be taken about six times a day for a span of around three weeks to relieve pain.

Alfalfa is another helpful herb that treats joint pain. Use the herb to make tea and sip it twice a day for relief from this painful condition.

An infusion made by mixing 1 tsp of turmeric in one glass of warm water is a very effective herbal remedy for joint pain.

Cod liver oil is a versatile natural remedy that treats many disorders and diseases including joint pain. Mix 1 tbsp of cod liver oil in a glass of orange juice and take it before going to bed.