5 Remedies For Bone Pain

Bone pain can affect anyone, and it’s important to know that the healthy functioning of the skeletal system depends on many factors. These include exercise and having a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

However, people who suffer from osteoporosis are more prone to suffer injuries.

This disease makes the bones weaker because it decreases the bone mass. Then, this affects the proteins and mineral salts that make up the bone. For this reason, the bone is less resistant and more prone to breaking.

Continue reading for advice on how to maintain strong bones.

1. Foods rich in vitamin D

Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium into the bones. Thus, it helps with the mineralization of the bones. A lack of vitamin D, as this study from the U.S. National Library of the Medicine, affirms, is due to poor dietary habits or lack of sun exposure, among other things.

In serious cases, this deficiency can give rise to illnesses like rickets among children or osteomalacia in adults. It can also affect the liver and weaken organs by causing an imbalance in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.

Natural foods rich in vitamin D include oily fish. Oily fish contains between 2% and 5% of fat, and it’s rich in proteins. It also contains between 7 and 22 ug of of vitamin D for every 100 grams.

This group includes:

• Sardines
• Salmon
• Herring

The best way to maintain the properties of these is to smoke them or cook them on low heat.

We recommend you read: The Functions of Vitamin D

2. Cod liver oil

Extracted from cod liver, this oil is used as an essential remedy to fight arthrosis, an illness that affects the joints, wearing them away, and causing pain and discomfort in the bones.

This is due to its high content in Omega-3 fatty acids, which, according to this study, carried out by the University of Chile, can reduce inflammation.

In the past, it was recommended for the development of the skeletal system in children. However, nowadays it’s used as a supplement to improve pain symptoms.

3. Ginger

Ginger is a root with natural painkilling and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps reduce the pain caused by bone diseases like arthritis. In fact, according to a study carried out by the Qazvin University of Iran, ginger is just as effective as ibuprofen.

There are many ways to use it although the most common are a infusions and compresses. In both cases the ginger is mashed and mixed with hot water.

4. Nettle

Nettle has diuretic properties that help with reducing the inflammation of the areas affected by joint pain or bone pain, as this study carried out by Isfahan University in Iran confirms.

It’s most commonly used as an infusion.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. of nettle (15 g)
• 1 c. of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Firstly, heat the water and, when it boils, add the nettle.
• Then, leave it to infuse for 10 minutes, strain and drink.

It’s recommended to drink three cups a day to help with the circulation of the blood.

Read also: Fight Joint Pain Combining Two Natural Anti-Inflammatories

5. Chamomile

Finally, chamomile oil is similar to nettle in its anti-inflammatory properties that will help you with bone pain, as this study (scroll down for text in English) carried out by the University of Camiguey in Cuba confirms. Apply it with massages and try to cover the affected area with movements that help with circulation.

These remedies can help to relieve some pain and discomfort but always consult your doctor to obtain a more thorough diagnosis and appropriate treatment.