The joints in our body are those locations where two bones or even more are attached to each other for the purpose of moving freely.
These are commonly found in our feet, wrists, fingers, knees, necks, or elbows.
In addition, since they are attached to each other, there are times when we feel pain in these places, and this makes our performance limited and restricted.
And since this occurrence is a common one in our life, we need to know what to do whenever we undergo an instance.
Moreover, it would also help if we know some of the natural methods by which we can relieve these pains and discomforts.
Listed below are some of the natural things you can turn to when you experience sudden joint pains and discomforts.

1. Try doing cold or hot therapies.
   Trying cold therapy will be the most common first aid treatment that we can do for sudden pains and evens welling.
   You must pack ice in a zip lock or a cold compress bag and then wrap it up with a towel, then just place it in the area of joint pain or the swelling.
   After a few minutes, you will notice that the bump that was there because of the pain will disappear and diminish.
   
2. After this treatment and the swelling is gone, it is the time now for the hot compress treatment.
   It is know that heat can be useful in reviving stiff joints.
   Soaking on a hot bath or a tub can also help a lot in having relief; it will also relax your joints.
   Lavender, and other essential oils can also be applied or added in the water for an even more effective relief form pain.
   
3. The next natural way is to massage the affected area with air.
   Eucalyptus oil, which is really a natural pain reliever since it stimulate the flow of our blood; camphor oil, which reduces the inflammation; another one is spearmint oil, which is an anti-inflammatory one; and of course, olive oil which contribute to the arterial elasticity and which is also a certified painkiller.
   
4. Trying herbal supplements, natural herbs such as cayenne, sage, yarrow, fennel, and peppermint, can be taken also as oral supplement in relieving swelling and joint aches.
   Another natural joint pain reliever is a willow bark.
   This is also a good anti-inflammatory herb.
   You can also try drinking ginger tea or even adding a fresh ginger in any of your meal and this will also help in easing the pain and discomfort.
   
5. If it is really needed, doing some form of physical therapy and exercises will be an effective and natural joint pain reliever.
   It is a fact that when you don't move the joints that are painful, the pain and also the stiffness can only get worse.
   If this is the case, you will need the help of a physical therapist, he will think of and devise ways, and activities without the risk of damaging further any other area.
   

Finally, as they always, if symptoms persist, you really have to go and see professional and expert help, the doctor of course.
Still, one of the natural means can also be to have a regular supply of dietary supplements, especially those that will greatly ease all you pains away.