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Joint pain can significantly make everyday life unpleasant. It is difficult for a person to perform physical work or enjoy daily activities if they are troubled by rheumatic problems. For some people the pain appears only after a whole day of strain and subsides by itself after rest, while for others it persists long-term.
But what to do when the pain does not ease and conventional treatment does not bring sufficient relief or is associated with unpleasant side effects? One solution may be a simple homemade bath with apple cider vinegar that our grandmothers already used.
What rheumatism is and why it occurs
Rheumatism, medically referred to as arthritis, is an inflammatory disease of the joints. There are many types of arthritis that can affect different parts of the body – from the cervical spine, through the shoulders and hands to the knees and foot joints.
Many people suffering from rheumatic pain agree that modern medicine alone is often not enough. Lifestyle, diet and regular joint care also play a major role.
If you are unable to reduce the pain despite your efforts, a bath with apple cider vinegar may be one of the natural ways to relieve it.
How to prepare a bath for joint pain
Preparing this bath is very simple and anyone can do it at home.
You will need:
- about 1.2 liters of warm water
- 2 dl of apple cider vinegar
Method:
Mix the warm water with the apple cider vinegar and stir well. Immerse your hands or feet in the prepared solution and let them relax for 10–15 minutes.
This method works mainly on the surface, so it is advisable to repeat it whenever the pain reappears.
If your neck, shoulders or another part of the body hurts, soak a towel in the solution, wring it out slightly and apply it to the affected area as a compress.
Other natural tips for rheumatic pain
In addition to the bath, there are other proven ways to use the effects of apple cider vinegar for joint pain.
Oil mixture with apple cider vinegar
The combination of apple cider vinegar with olive or coconut oil is very effective.
Method: Mix 2 parts apple cider vinegar with 1 part olive or coconut oil. Mix the blend well and gently massage it into the painful joints. Leave it on for at least a few minutes.
With regular use, the intensity and frequency of the pain may decrease.
Drinking apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can also be used internally.
Method: Add 1–3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water (about 250 ml) or juice.
Cherry juice is very suitable for the joints, as it has positive effects on the musculoskeletal system by itself. In combination with apple cider vinegar, a so-called synergistic effect occurs.
Drink the beverage 1–2× daily until the pain begins to ease. You can also gently massage a small amount of the mixture directly into the joints.
Conclusion
Apple cider vinegar can be a very useful helper for joint pain. In addition to pain relief, it also acts in the body as an antioxidant and helps remove toxins.
If you are troubled by rheumatic problems, it is worth trying these simple natural methods and considering incorporating apple cider vinegar into your daily health care.
