Joint Pain - Self Help
Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:55
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Joint Pain Self Help
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Rest the Joint
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If suspected fracture, immobilize and seek medical attention
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Where possible raise the joint to avoid further swelling
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Wrap a moist heating pad around the painful joint for 15-20 minutes to relieve chronic joint pain.
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Apply heat to relieve chronic pain and ice to relieve acute pain
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Exercise within the normal range of your body without over-stretching
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Massage the joint
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Take a pain medication to relieve the pain
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See your doctor if the pain does not improve in 3 days or worsens
