Find out about joint pain
Joint pain can affect many different areas of the body including the knees, ankles, hips and shoulders, as well as fingers and wrists. Here we look at its causes and how to ease joint pain.
Symptoms of joint pain
Types of joints often affected by pain are the fingers, knees, hips, ankles, and shoulder joints.
There may be a build-up of fluid in joints due to inflammation, which can cause swelling.
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Symptoms may also include numbness, tingling, stiffness, and a reduced range of motion.
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How joint pain can affect you
Joint pain can affect you in many ways, depending on where it is felt. Knee pain can make activities like walking, playing sports and dancing uncomfortable. If pain is in your shoulder, you may feel discomfort when you lift things, while hip pain can make going upstairs or simply getting up from a chair painful.
Did you know?
48% of people worldwide with body pain say they have joint pain.
66% of people worldwide say that their pain stops them dancing.
Why do we experience joint pain?
As part of everyday movement, joints are constantly dealing with pressure and damage. The knee joint is particularly vulnerable because it absorbs the full weight of the body and any extra force when running or jumping.
Who is more likely to experience joint pain?
People are more likely to experience knee pain as they get older, and people who are overweight or do lots of sports have a higher risk of damaging their knees.
A common cause of joint pain
Joint pain can usually occur because of an injury (e.g. twisting a knee or ankle joint during sports).
Expert treatment
If joint pain is accompanied by swelling, redness, tenderness and warmth around the joint, it is recommended that you visit a doctor, who may recommend light exercise or order one or more tests, such as an X-ray, or blood test to help determine the source of the pain and the most appropriate treatment.
Examples of joint pain
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