Pain
in muscles and joints are common and seldom need to be treated by
a doctor.
WHAT
TO LOOK FOR
Stiffness and pain especially
with movement
CAUSES
Strain due to overexertion
Injury
Inflammation
Wear and tear
TREATMENT
AT HOME FOR MUSCLE PAIN
Massage affected part
and keep it warm
Rest
Take painkillers such
as paracetamol or ibuprofen
TREATMENT
AT HOME FOR JOINT PAIN
Rest the sore joint
Take painkillers as
for muscle pain
STRAINS
AND SPRAINS
RICE
-
Rest the injured part
Ice
wrapped in a cloth - or a bag of frozen peas - can be used to
reduce the swelling. But do not apply for longer than 15 minutes
at a time. Compress
the injury gently with a bandage Elevate
the injured part
WHEN
TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR
If the pain in the joint
or muscle does not improve after three days
Pain
in muscles and joints are common and seldom need to be treated by
a doctor.
