Joint and muscle issues can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental factors, gender, and age. Evaluating for potential reasons for your joint pain and inflammation can lead to a diagnosis of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica and other inflammatory muscle conditions to name a few. It is helpful to evaluate the reason for arthritis and inflammation in your body. There are also supplements that can help with inflammation. Performing autoimmune testing and evaluating deficiencies can aid in your recovery.