Common causes include arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, synovitis and torn cartilage, said registered nurse Rhonda Watwood of the Joint Works orthopedic clinic at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Symptoms of joint inflammation tend to begin with heat or warmth in the joint, followed by swelling and then pain. When the problem is osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, a joint's normally smooth surface between bones gradually breaks down. The surface becomes rough and pitted, wearing away cartilage. Remaining active, perhaps even doing in-pool exercise or riding an exercise bike, puts your joints' natural lubricants to work.
Motion is lotion.
With osteoarthritis, cortisone shoes can help, as can ice treatments. Hip pain often radiates to the knee, making people think they have both knee and hip problems when a degenerative hip is the underlying problem, Watwood explains. As with other medical problems, it's wise to write down the symptoms of your joint pain before seeing a doctor so you can remember all the trouble spots. This can help your doctor with a diagnosis. Overweight people with joint pain can overburden their already stressed joints.