Joints are an essential tool for moving, running, biking, sensing, working, etc.
For that reason, when our joints hurt, our lives become dull in one way or another.
Since approximately one in three adults suffers from arthritis or other chronic joint issues, chances are that you or someone you know has aching joint.
Before you can fix your aching joint you should first find out the leading cause of your pain, so that you can find the best way to relieve it.
Arthritis is by far the commonest root cause of aching joint.
Acute pain from an injury is the next leading cause of joint pain.
When it comes to arthritis-related joint hurt, there are literally more than 100 kinds of arthritis.
The pain usually strikes the hands, hips, knees, feet, and back.
The commonest type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which incidence increases by age and heredity factors.
Usually arthritis symptoms worsen due to repetitive activities such as playing a music instruments, or typing a computer's keyboard.
If you experience pain felt in the morning or every night, pain alleviated by relaxing the affected joint, or stiffness and swelling in the affected joint, then it is likely that you suffer from arthritis-related joint pain.
Ways to fix arthritis-related joint pain are:

1. Rest and protect your joint.
   It is essential to learn to identify the signals of your body when it needs you to stop or slow down an exertion.
   It is advisable to prevent hurt caused by overexertion.
   Also, using splints or braces is beneficial to support your painful joints.
   
2. Do therapeutic exercise.
   The exercise includes steps that can improve your mood, decrease your pain level, and increase your fitness as well as your flexibility.
   
3. Apply heat or cold therapy.
   It is often possible to soothe aching joints with heat or cold therapy.
   A warm bath or shower can help easing the stiffness and pain of the joints while cold compress using a cold ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes can help stopping the pain and inflammation.
   
4. Limit the consumption of foods that make your body produce high uric acid.
   To do this, you should reduce alcohol intake, limit seafood consumption and lay off heavy animal fats as they all can increase your gout risk.
   
5. Take prescribed medication from your doctor.
   There are several prescribed medications for arthritis that your doctor can give depending on your condition.
   The prescribed medications from the doctor often include painkillers.
   Sometimes patients need to undergo some medical tests to find out relatedness of their joint pains with auto-immune diseases like lupus, in order to determine the appropriate medication.
   
6. Undergo a surgery.
   When the treatments above do not work, undergoing a surgery can be an option.
   Doctors may recommend one of various surgical procedures commonly used for osteoarthritis including joint fusion, joint replacement, or cyst removal.
   
7. Apply alternative therapies.
   In addition to medical therapies, there are a number of alternative treatments that you can consider to fix your arthritis-related joint pain including acupuncture, dietary supplements, and massage.
   

Injury-related joint pain is acute pain around the joint referring to any specific, sharp, rapid hurt that results from a particular trauma such as an injury, or disease.
The pain is quite isolated, but frequently has a limited duration.
Ways to fix injury-related joint pain are:

1. Stop any activity giving extra pressure on already aching joints such as running, dancing, or biking.
   
2. Get immediate medical attention.
   Although you can give your joint the first aid treatment including the RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), you should get health fixes from your doctor to prevent further viral infection on the affected area.
   
3. Take Anti-inflammatory medications such as NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can help to reduce pain.
   The drugs can be found as over-the-counter drugs or prescribed medications.
   It is better to consult with your doctor about which medication is safe for you.
   
4. Take physical therapy.
   This therapy is often recommended by doctors to regain and establish muscle strength over time.
   There is a particular procedure may be required to remove fluid from the aching joint.
   Before determining the right procedure, your doctor may ask you to take X-rays from different angles or a CT (computed tomography) scan to get more information about your joint condition.
   

In short, achy joints can adversely interfere with your active lifestyle and restrict your ability to participate in many different activities.
Since the causes of joint pain could be chronic ailment such as arthritis or acute pain from a trauma, recognizing the cause of your condition is important to fix the problem effectively.
The cure of aching joint may entail combining various treatments until you find an effective solution.