Muscle And Joint Pain
Pain in muscles and joints are common and seldom need to be treated by a doctor.
What To Look For
- Stiffness and pain especially
with movement
Causes
- Strain due to overexertion
- Injury
- Inflammation
- Wear and tear
Treatment
At Home For Muscle Pain
- Massage affected part
and keep it warm
- Rest
- Take painkillers such
as paracetamol or ibuprofen
Treatment At Home For Joint Pain
- Rest the sore joint
- Take painkillers as
for muscle pain
Strains And Sprains
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RICE
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Rest the injured part |
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Ice
wrapped in a cloth - or a bag of frozen peas - can be used to
reduce the swelling. But do not apply for longer than 15 minutes
at a time.
Compress
the injury gently with a bandage
Elevate
the injured part |
