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Muscle And Joint Pain

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
If the joint looks deformed
If there is swelling
If mobility is badly affected