[header] How to treat joint pain [title] Apply an ice pack for 15 minutes. [step] Put a handful of ice into a plastic bag and wrap it with a towel. Or, pull out a cold compress from the freezer. 
Place this on your painful joints for a maximum of 4-5 times a day , 15 minutes each time. [substeps] The ice reduces pain by slowing down the blood flow to your joints.