Injury can also affect the ligaments, cartilage, and bones within the joint. Pain is also a feature of joint inflammation (arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis) and infection, and extremely rarely it can be a cause of cancer of the joint.
When you're in a lot of pain, the thought of active rehabilitation and exercise can be pretty daunting. 1 or a combination of the following passive pain-relieving techniques (modalities) may be used: Electrical stimulation (e.g. TENS units), Heat and/or cold therapy,Ultrasound,Massage therapy
