Joint Health | Joint Nutritional Supplements | Relieve Joint Discomfort

Causes of joint discomfort

Joint discomfort is commonly caused by joint degradation, especially in weight-bearing, lower limb joints such as the knees.¹
Up to 45% of people will suffer from knee joint discomfort in their lifetime, while one in four will suffer from hip joint discomfort.^2,3

Part of the cartilage on the surface of the bones gradually thins after years of wear and tear. As the joints degenerate, the bones rub directly against other tissues, leading to pain, swelling, difficulty moving, or even deformation, affecting joint health.¹

Joint discomfort can affect anyone, but the following factors may increase your risk:^4,5

Advanced Age

Previous joint injury

Female gender

Obesity

Damage from Straining (Excessive repetitive use)

Genetics

Not only may joint pain cause difficulties in daily life, but it may also deteriorate on its own. Therefore, it's worth seeking professional advice to find its cause and remedy as soon as possible.¹

Impact of joint discomfort in daily life

Common symptons brought on by joint pain include:⁶

Pain after long activity
Joint stiffness usually occurs first thing in the morning or after resting
Limited range of motion
Swollen joints
Clicking or popping sounds in the joints during activities

How to relieve joint discomfort?

Medications^1,4,5,7

Topical creams^1,5
Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as paracetamol¹
Traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers¹
Oral COX-2 inhibitors such as Celebrex^® ⁷
Joint injection drugs, such as hyaluronic acid, corticosteroids, etc⁴

Non-medicated methods^1,4

Moderate exercise to strengthen muscles around affected joints^1,4
Weight loss and reduce joint load¹
Use tools such as walking aids, etc⁴

Supplements^8-10

Some nutritional supplements have shown promise for relieving pain, stiffness, and other joint discomfort⁸. Supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin are components of normal cartilage.⁹ Other supplements include omega-3 fatty acids, SAM-e, and curcumin.⁸ In a large US study, glucosamine was shown to improve function and reduce symptoms such as pain.⁸ In fact, glucosamine helps maintain cartilage health, but it cannot be obtained from natural foods and can only be obtained from supplements.¹⁰

References：

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Causes of joint discomfort

Impact of joint discomfort in daily life

Common symptons brought on by joint pain include:6

How to relieve joint discomfort?

Medications1,4,5,7

Non-medicated methods1,4

Supplements8-10

References：

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Common symptons brought on by joint pain include:⁶

Medications^1,4,5,7

Non-medicated methods^1,4

Supplements^8-10