Joint Pain

Latest Edit: Iva Lloyd, ND 2016-09-21 (EDT)

Joint pain is a type of pain that can often be accompanied by swelling, redness and hyperthermia. It typically occurs due to injury.

Joint Pain

Joint Pain
Causes	Posture, Infections, Trauma, Dietary Factors
See Also	Musculoskeletal Conditions, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, TMJ, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Osteoarthritis
Books	Books on Muscle, Joint and Bone Conditions
Articles	Articles on Musculoskeletal Conditions

Naturopathic Assessment

Causal Factors

In order to stimulate the innate ability of the body to heal the causes of disease must be identified and addressed. The causes of joint pain include:

Lifestyle

• Dietary factors

• Food intolerances are often associated with increased systemic inflammation that can result in joint pain, especially if the joint had been injured in the past or was susceptible for some reason.
• Dehydration is associated with increased joint pain.

External

• Trauma

• Trauma, whether due to sports, injuries, falls or accidents is the primary cause of acute joint pain.
• Injury or repeated use of a joint can contribute to increased inflammation which can result in joint pain.

Environmental

• Infections

• Infections, especially when they involve a joint, can cause inflammation and pain.

• Environmental Toxins

• Exposure to both heavy metals and environmental chemicals can contribute to or worsen joint pain.

Medical Interventions

• Prescription medications

• Medications such as diuretics are commonly associated with increased muscle and joint pain.

Associated Conditions

Conditions that are associated with multiple joint pain include:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Osteoarthritis
• Vascular concerns with the joint
• Endocrine conditions can affect the joints such as diabetes and menopause

Conditions that are associated with single joint pain include:

• Gonorrhea
• Septic arthritis
• Tuberculosis
• Gout
• TMJ
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Sacroiliac joint
• Tendon rupture or tear