3 Things That Can Cause Joint Pain and Headaches

Old age is a natural course of life and pain is a common side effect of old age. If you suffer from stiff joints in the back, neck or other areas it may be attributed to stress. Joint pain and headaches go hand in hand when it comes to emotional stress from external influences like; debt or money issues, job challenges and family hardship are all life areas that can cause stress in your daily life.

Diet and exercise is and always will be a solid strategy to combat stress and create a healthier you. Physical activity and proper nutrition can reduce risk of diabetes and other age related diseases.

If you suffer from joint pain and or headaches, the root cause may be due to stress or other problems. Your physician should be consulted to assist in proper diagnosis and treatment. Here are 3 potential causes of joint pain and headache:

1. Bruxism is a condition that involves the clenching and grinding of teeth during sleep cycles. The person usually is unaware of their teeth grinding but it may be causing long term damage to the Jaw joint and teeth. The grinding of teeth can be annoyingly loud or in some cases silent with no trace at all until checked out by your dentist. In these cases, the dentist may be the only one that can tell you are grinding your teeth which in turn causes your jaw pain and in turn headaches.

2. Changes in weather can affect your body in various ways. As air pressure changes for an oncoming thunderstorm, your body can react with a stiffening of the joints and sinus based headaches. Many people can "feel" a storm coming in as their body begins to show the signs related to changes in the weather.

3. Depression and emotional stress can manifest themselves as chronic pain in joints and other areas of the body. Initial pain can come from an injury or medical condition but can be magnified by feelings of anxiety and tension. There is mounting evidence that personal emotions and state of mind can actually increase the sensation of pain in the head and other parts of the body.

If stress is a factor, a good diet and exercise program is typically recommended where you should begin start to focus. In times of overwhelming job and family pressure, proper diet and a basic exercise program is difficult to maintain, but a commitment should be made to increase health and wellness whenever possible.

Meditation is another area that can produce great results in reducing stress and increasing your ability to stave off pain due to stress and emotional depression. Yoga is a great discipline to follow when trying to learn meditation and relaxation techniques.

In summary joint pain and headaches can be caused by stress and manifest itself in different ways. Following proper diet and exercise program may assist in you in dealing with stress which can be the root cause of your health and pain related issues.