Page 14 March 2012 Romina Lo-Montano, FNP Pain means rest or visit to a doctor By Romina Lo-Montana, FNP Do your knees creak? Does your shoulder ache? How’s your hip? In fl ammation is the most common cause of joint pain, and the good news is pain usually comes from overuse – exercising, gardening, swinging a golf club, moving furniture or other exertion. Start by taking ibuprofen, as recommended, to reduce in fl ammation in joints and muscles. Heat is best, but if you have bruising, use ice. Then rest – don’t work or exercise through the pain because the pain will get worse – and let your body heal. A hot Epsom salt bath works as a natural muscle relaxer. You may feel a little tingling, but that’s normal. Gentle massage and stretching also help. Often pain is worse a day or two after an injury depending on the severity. Be prepared when you’re starting a new exercise regimen or spend the day moving into a new home. Physicians see both ends of the spectrum – a patient who makes an appointment because a shoulder aches after a day of yard work to a patient who lives for months or years with pain and limited motion. If you are in an accident or have a fever or swelling with the pain, you should seek medical attention. Otherwise, you should see your family physician when pain persists for a week or longer, accompanied by symptoms including limited motion, popping, clicking, locking or stability problems (such as a knee that feels like it “gives out”). Simple X-rays can begin the process of diagnosis. Sometimes fl uid builds in joints, causes pressure and needs to be drained. Sometimes, surgery is necessary. Osteoarthritis causes joint pain and should be ruled out, as well. Continued on page 17 3833 E. Thomas Rd. Suite A4 ~ Near PetSmart 602.273.9794 Hours: 10-9 M-Sat, 11-7 Sun The hottest Spring styles at super-low prices right in your neighborhood! Psst! If you like H&M & Forever 21, check out The Clothing Co! tSm 1 M out ! mart 1-7 Sun & THE CLOTHING CO. Now Available! Now Available! Medical Uniforms Must present coupon. Expires 3/31/12. Dickies Medical Tops $5.99 Reg. $8.99 Apparel Shoes Accessories
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