Relief Through Conventional Treatment

• A potentially effective conventional medication for joint pain is called acetaminophen. This nonprescription drug, known to be relatively safe, generally helps fight arthritis-related pain. Acetaminophen is available in any pharmacy.
  
  Physical therapy is another option. Some types of joint pain issues may be combated through prolonged physical therapy, assisted by a physician. Depending on the kind of joint pain problem, certain exercises may help to strengthen the joint muscles, thereby nullifying some of the condition's symptoms. Exercises may also improve the range of motion associated with affected joints. Physical therapy may also entail the temporary use of a brace or a splint. A number of stretching exercises, under the supervision of or at the direction of a physician, may help treat the symptoms of your joint condition. These stretching exercises typically involve the back, hip joints and hamstring muscles. Stretching these areas may prevent the pain from your condition from worsening.
  
  Several surgeries exist to help reverse joint conditions like arthritis, though these are typically only attempted after other options have been tried and failed. Joint fusion entails the fusing together of two bones by removing the ends of both, then allowing them to heal together. This completely removes the joint from the equation. Another surgery, joint replacement, replaces the affected joint with an artificial one. A third type of surgery is called a synovectomy, which involves the removal of swelled synovium (the lining of the joint capsule). This may help slow the deterioration of the joint.
  
  

Relief Through Diet

• A more long-term remedy for joint pain involves the increased intake of sulfur-high foods. Sulfur helps build, rebuild and strengthen bones, connective tissue and cartilage. Consider eating more eggs, asparagus, onions, garlic, oats, corn, alfalfa, carob, nuts, seeds, avocado and watermelon because they are all rich in sulfur.
  
  

Relief Through Herbs

• Consider taking boswellia supplements, available at any natural products store. Boswellia helps reduce inflammation around the joints and connective tissues. Boswellia is typically taken either as a tincture or in capsule form.
  
  Or you might try taking winter cherry, also known as ashwagandha, which is an herb that might help fight joint pain. Winter cherry helps nourish and strengthen bones and muscles, but is especially well-known for its ability to support the joints when they are physically stressed. Winter cherry is most easily taken in pill or tea form.