Joints serve as links between structures in this case, bones in the human body. There are numerous joints in the body that act to stabilize and control bony segments. One example is the knee joint, which joins the femur and tibia. This joint allows the lower leg to swing freely, but also to be stable during the stance phase of gait. Some joints provide the body with stability, while others provide it with mobility. However, most joints provide both stability and mobility.

Joint pain, also referred to as ‘arthralgia’, can occur in one or more joints. It may result from different types of injuries, infections, or far more rarely, tumors of the joint. Irrespective of the cause, joint pain can cause extreme discomfort and can seriously impact on quality of life.

	Usually Joint pain is felt more in the morning. Apply some ointment on the affected area before going to bed everyday.
	Apply Eucalyptus oil where there is pain. Steam the affected area or dip a towel in boiling water, twist the water out from the towel and apply it to the affected area.
	Simple exercises in Yoga, Cycling, Swimming, Walking etc. can control the pain. Keep the exercises simple and do not overexert. Doing exercises standing in chest level water also improves the pain.
	Proper posture should be maintained while sitting, walking and lying down.
	If overweight, control weight by reducing food and doing exercises.
	Have one tea spoon of cod liver oil every day-Stick to the one tsp measure. Avoid use of too much pain killers especially those containing narcotic and sleeping tablets.
	Have lots of fruits containing Vitamin C like Guava, Oranges, Gooseberries. Try avoiding milk and potatoes.
	Fasting once a week having just carrot juice or cabbage soup helps to control a lot of problems associated with joint pain.
	Cut lemon into small pieces and fry them in gingelly oil. Put the pieces in a clean cloth and tie it. Apply this warm pack to the affected area.
	Boil tamarind leaf in water adding salt. Keep pouring the liquid on the affected area. This helps to reduce the pain.

In most cases anti-inflammatory medications along with adequate rest, warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises may provide you with relief from symptoms and help you perform routine activities without too much discomfort. Your doctor may suggest seeing a physiotherapist who will put together a rehabilitation programme often involving massage as well as strengthening and stretching exercises. Exercising under supervision will improve joint mobility and muscle tone.There are several nutritional supplements that have shown promise in relieving joint pain and maintaining healthy joints.