Definition:
Arthralgia (from Greek arthro-, joint + -algos, pain) literally means joint it is a symptom of injury infection illnesses arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.

Causes:

• Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
• Bursitis
• Chondromalacia patellae
• Gout (especially found in the big toe)
• Infectious diseases, including
• Epstein-Barr viral syndrome
• Hepatitis
• Influenza
• Lyme disease
• Measles(rubeola)
• Mumps
• Parvovirus
• Rheumatic fever
• Rubella (German measles)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Injury, including fracture
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteomyelitis
• Septic arthritis
• Tendinitis
• Unusual exertion or overuse, including strains or sprains


Home remedies:
• Taking bath with warm water is a best remedy to avoid joint pains.
• oil massage on the affected part helps in relieving from joint pains
• Consuming tea made out of papaya seeds is very effective in preventing joint pains.
• garlic roasted with butter is very effective remedy to avoid joint pains
• Chapatti made of flour which is composed of roasted gram flour with clarified butter when consumed gives great relief from joint pains.

Physiotherapy:
Pulsed Electromagnetic (EM) signal Therapy
Low Level Laser Therapy
Massage
Strengthening exercises
Active and passive exercises