Arthritis pain arises when you get inflammation in your joints, and it is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It affects both the male and female population, and you are more likely to suffer from pain in your joints as you get older.

So is there anything that can be done to reduce arthritis pain, or is it something that you just have to learn to live with?

Well the good news is that there are ways you can overcome the pain quite significantly using natural cures and treatments for arthritis. Indeed there are quite a few changes that you can make to your lifestyle that can make a big difference.

For a start you can make an effort to do more exercise. Many people find that their pain is worse when they are sitting around doing nothing all day, so this should definitely be avoided.

It is a good idea to do some kind of aerobic exercise, and maybe think about building muscle tone as well. Being overweight can place additional strain on your joints, so losing a few pounds may well be beneficial. Your doctor may also recommend that you do some specific exercises that will strengthen the arthritic joints because this can often help as well.

If you are experiencing pain during the day, one easy way to get some pain relief is to apply an ice pack or a hot pack. Everyone's condition is different so it is a good idea to experiment with each one to see which one offers the most relief.

Another thing you can do is to wear some kind of support on your painful joints. Your doctor may suggest doing this because it can help take some of the pain away for certain types of arthritis.

It is also recommended that you get plenty of sleep, try and eliminate stress and try to eat the right foods if you possibly can. More specifically, you want to try and eat plenty of fruit, vegetables and foods containing Omega 3.

Finally if you are still in some degree of pain after making all of these changes to your lifestyle, then you might want to use some additional treatments. Your doctor can prescribe some drugs that may provide pain relief from arthritis, however if you end up using them for long periods of time, there can be some nasty side effects.

Therefore you might want to try some natural joint pain relief treatments instead. For example there are arthritis pain relief supplements available that are made from natural ingredients and do not cause any side effects.

Alternatively you could use topical treatments such as Penetrex, Biofreeze and Tiger Balm, which can be applied directly to the joints. Not all of these products are made from totally natural ingredients, but it is possible to find natural creams and lotions if you are concerned about any potential side effects.

Anyway the point is that there are plenty of natural cures and treatments you can use, and lifestyle changes you can make, that can help to reduce arthritis pain and joint pain generally.