4. Ice
If you are suffering from joint pain, using ice may provide you with some relief. Ice can help to reduce any inflammation that you may be experiencing in the joints. Ice will also help to limit and reduce the swelling. You should apply an ice pack immediately after an injury and keep it there for fifteen minutes.
For the first few hours after the injury, you should apply ice every 2 hours for fifteen minutes and then wait and do it again. You should do this at least three times per day while the injury persists. When the pain in the joint begins to subside you can stop icing it. Typically the pain from a joint injury will go away in just a few days.
If the pain persists, you should seek medical attention for proper treatment and determine the underlying cause of your joint pain.