Episode 89: Joint Pain and Inflammation Causes and Natural Remedies
Joint pain isn’t always about aging, it could be your immune system calling for help. In this episode, we explore the hidden connection between joint pain and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and even Hashimoto’s. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or you’re still searching for answers, this episode sheds light on what conventional medicine often overlooks.
We dive into the functional medicine approach to uncovering the root causes of joint pain, from gut health and food sensitivities to viral infections and environmental toxins. Learn why your immune system may be attacking your joints, and how addressing inflammation at its source can lead to lasting relief. You’ll hear about common diagnostic blind spots, red flags to watch for, and how seemingly unrelated symptoms like fatigue and brain fog may all be part of the same picture.
This episode answers questions like:
“Why do my joints hurt if I have Hashimoto’s?”
“Natural remedies for autoimmune joint pain”
“Root cause of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis”
“Is joint pain always autoimmune?”
“What is molecular mimicry and how does it affect joints?”
“Functional medicine for chronic pain”
“How to reduce inflammation without painkillers”
Plus, we share practical and natural strategies to reduce joint pain and support healing: anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted supplements, movement modifications, red light therapy, and more. Whether you’re managing symptoms with medication or seeking a more integrative approach, this episode offers a holistic roadmap to help you move better, feel clearer, and reclaim your quality of life.
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Timestamps:
[01:40] - What’s really causing joint pain?
Autoimmune joint pain isn’t just about wear and tear, but immune system dysfunction and chronic inflammation.
[02:47] - Autoimmune conditions that commonly cause joint pain
From rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to Hashimoto’s and psoriatic arthritis, these are the top autoimmune disorders linked to joint issues.
[04:30] - Why autoimmune joint pain is often misdiagnosed
Symptoms like stiffness and fatigue are frequently misattributed to aging or stress, leading to delays in proper diagnosis and care.
[05:50] - Root causes of chronic joint pain
Gut dysbiosis, chronic infections, toxin exposure (like mold and heavy metals), and food sensitivities like gluten.
[10:30] - How Functional Medicine treats autoimmune joint pain
Learn the functional medicine approach to uncovering root causes and creating personalized healing protocols for long-term relief.
[11:40] - Natural lifestyle strategies to reduce joint inflammation
Nutrition, sleep, gentle movement, and targeted supplements that lower inflammatory markers and reduce autoimmune flares.
[14:40] - Innovative therapies for autoimmune pain
Red light therapy, infrared saunas, and cold exposure to reduce systemic inflammation and support joint mobility.
[16:15] - Medications vs. Functional Medicine approaches
How conventional medicine can offer relief, but why it often overlooks the root cause, and where integrative treatment shines.
[19:00] - Moving from symptom management to personalized healing
How root-cause testing and whole-body healing can help you feel better, move more, and live with less pain.
“In autoimmune disease, your immune system starts mistakenly tagging your own tissue as a foreign body. The immune system comes out and destroys those cells. In many autoimmune conditions, the target becomes the joints. And this immune misfire leads to chronic inflammation both in and around the joints. One reason this happens is something that we call molecular mimicry”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Autoimmune joint pain is driven by immune dysfunction, not just aging. Conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and even Hashimoto’s can cause joint inflammation.
Gut health plays a major role in chronic joint pain. A leaky gut can activate your immune system, triggering inflammation that leads to pain in joints and muscles.
Symptoms are often misdiagnosed or dismissed as stress or aging.
Food sensitivities and chronic infections can worsen autoimmune joint pain. Things like gluten, Epstein-Barr virus, or mold exposure may be silently triggering your flares.
Functional medicine addresses the root causes, not just the symptoms.
Lifestyle changes and innovative therapies are powerful tools for healing. Sleep, anti-inflammatory foods, red light therapy, and gentle movement can calm your immune system and restore mobility.
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