The Driver of Joint Pain: Inflammation

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Inflammation is probably a word you’ve been hearing about a lot lately. But contrary to popular belief, it’s not all bad. In fact, inflammation is the defense mechanism your body employs to ensure that foreign invaders do not penetrate your body by isolating the injured part of the body from the rest of the healthy areas. Therefore, inflammation is an essential component of healing.

However, when this turns into a lasting condition is when you have to worry. Chronic inflammation needs to be treated immediately, or it could lead to several health problems, including severe joint pain. In fact, popular OTC medicines like ibuprofen focus more on fighting inflammation than dealing with the pain itself. So, with that in mind, here are some herbs that are known to decrease inflammation and swelling, which ultimately reduces joint pain.