Joint pain is something many people deal with. Whether it is due to overuse or an annoying condition. Fortunately, there are ways to treat this pain. Do you want to know how? Then read on quickly.

What can cause painful joints?

The cause of joint pain is not always clear. Sometimes you feel pain after a busy day, but sometimes out of nowhere. It can arise from wear and tear, an injury, overuse, inflammation but sometimes also from an underlying condition. In addition, even hormonal fluctuations can lead to joint pain in menopause.

Sometimes this pain is only temporary, but it can also be chronic. It can also seem like you have joint pain everywhere, for no apparent reason. Often, then, there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed.

What conditions cause joint pain?

There are several conditions that can cause joint pain. These are the most common:

• Osteoarthritis – wear and tear of the cartilage;
• Rheumatism or arthritis – inflammation in the joint;
• Fibromyalgia – pain in muscles and joints;
• Thyroid disorders – you may experience muscle and joint pain;
• Shingles – sometimes also leads to joint pain;
• Side effects after medical treatment – such as joint pain after chemo.

Complaints such as joint pain in the hands, knees or even just in the thumb, for example, are also common.

What to do about joint pain? 5 tips

1. Move enough

Regular exercise is important to keep joints supple. Choose walking, swimming or yoga. These are activities that stimulate the joints but are not too intense.

2. Provide plenty of heat

Take regular hot showers or sleep under a warm blanket. This relaxes stiff muscles and joints.

3. Pay attention to your nutrition

Provide a diet with anti-inflammatory foods. Consider foods with omega-3, turmeric or ginger.

4. Use an ointment

There are several ointments that help with muscle and joint pain. This can provide localized relief, making it especially useful for acute pain or strain.

5. Make use of red light therapy

Red light penetrates tissues and cells. This stimulates cell repair and can reduce inflammation. This is ideal for chronic or hormonal joint problems. You can apply red light therapy just from home these days.

Does red light therapy work on joints?

Red light therapy, also known as low level laser, is increasingly used for joint pain. This is because it stimulates cell repair, improves blood flow and reduces inflammation. And this is exactly what your joints need.

For people with joint pain due to menopause, muscle and joint pain due to thyroid problems, or even chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, red light therapy can make a big difference.

The science of red light therapy

Red and infrared light penetrates deep into the body and stimulates the mitochondria – the energy factories of our cells – to make more ATP (energy). This speeds the repair of damaged cells, reduces pain and stiffness, and supports immune system function.

In addition, red light inhibits inflammation by lowering harmful substances such as IL-6 and TNF-α and activating anti-inflammatory processes. It also aids in pain relief by slowing the transmission of pain signals and stimulating the production of endorphins.

It also promotes the growth of cartilage and connective tissue cells and improves blood flow, allowing nutrients to be better supplied and waste products to be removed more quickly.

Scientific studies show that red light therapy is effective for joint pain, such as osteoarthritis in knees, hips or hands. It reduces pain, improves mobility and can even reduce the use of painkillers.

How PowerCure can help you with joint pain

With the PowerCure, you bring the power of red light into your home. This compact, portable device allows you to deliver targeted treatments to the areas that bother you. Whether it’s your hand, knees, or just that sensitive thumb, the PowerCure laser can be used on any part of your body. Just a few minutes of treatment daily can provide relief.And the best part? You don’t have to wait for it to get worse. Especially with incipient symptoms, PowerCure can make all the difference, whether you suffer from joint pain due to menopause, fatigue after chemo or symptoms due to overexertion. And you can treat yourself, just from home!