Having arthritis can be a truly irritating and painful experience.  I have arthritis in my left wrist from breaking it during a softball game about ten years ago.  The worst part is that I am left-handed.  If you are like me, then you are always on the lookout for new ways to deal with arthritis pain.  Here are three natural remedies for arthritis pain I have used with success.

Arnica is an herbal extract used in naturopathic remedies. The University of California in San Francisco performed studies on arnica and found it helps reduce swelling. Arnica also helps minor injuries such as contusions and soft tissue bruising.

Boswella is another herbal extract you can use for chronic arthritis pain.  This herb also works by helping to get rid of inflammation.  Boswella has also been shown to increase joint mobility.  Boswella is not an analgesic (pain reliever) per se, but is reduces pain by eliminating the root cause of the pain, swelling.

Sometimes arnica and boswella are used in combination.  I use an all-natural gel that uses both herbs in it.  It’s called Cryoderm and it works wonders.  I get it from my chiropractor’s office.  You can purchase it online.  I use it when I have a flare up and or when I over exert my wrist when I play my guitar.

The third natural remedy for arthritis I use is turmeric.  Turmeric is a spice used in Southern Asian cuisine.  Turmeric also has anti-inflammation properties.  You can buy it in supplemental form or you can use it as a spice.  If you use it as a spice it is bitter.  You can sweeten it up by simply mixing it with a sweetener such as agave nectar and olive oil.  Agave nectar is totally natural and won’t spike your glucose levels, if diabetes is a concern.

So if you have a problem with arthritis, try using arnica, boswella, and turmeric to help you get rid of arthritis pain.  Give it time, you just might like the results.