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 |
