Do you remember the saying, you never really miss something until it’s gone? The same can be said for your joints. Life is chaotic at the best of times, we are always kept on our toes. This is why most of us don’t really think about our joints until they start to cause us trouble.
You see, the trick to healthy joints is constant care and attention. If you look after your joints, it is possible that you will reduce the impact of a few issues that might appear as you age. When it comes to caring for your joints, we have 6 top tips to help get you started.
6 Top Tips for Healthy Joints
Keep Moving
Of course, it’s important to keep moving, no matter what your age. However, when it comes to healthy joints there are actual exercising activities that can negatively impact them. Activities like running and lifting weights can pound on your joints can cause pain. This is why activities such as:
- Walking
- Cycling
- Swimming
Are the best to help you care for your joints.
Quit Smoking
Yes they are addictive and giving them up is easier said than done for many. But, did you know that when you smoke, you increase the level of inflammation throughout your body? This can make it harder for your body to recover and heal.
Feel free to check out the Quit website for great tips and a guide to help quit smoking.
Watch Your Weight
Weight watching in my own personal opinion can be an annoying and frustrating task but it really will help when it comes to having healthy joints.
Added weight will put extra pressure on your joints, especially your weight-bearing joints like your knees. Studies have actually found that the removal of excess weight will significantly reduce knee pain, function and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
When it comes to focusing more on an anti-inflammatory diet, it basically means trying to avoid foods that will negatively affect your arthritis and joint health.
Here’s Foods to Avoid:
- Gluten
- Fast Food
- Processed Sugar
- Nightshade Veggies such as: tomatoes, potatoes and capsicums
Try to increase your intake of:
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Whole Grains
- Lean Protein
- Omega-3 fatty acid containing foods such as fish
Vitamins & Minerals
It’s important to get as much calcium and vitamin D into your diet as you can. Dairy products are the very best source of calcium and then you have any green leafy veggies. We all need vitamin D in order to absorb calcium into our bodies.
Listen To Your Body
It’s always important to listen to your body. The goal to maintaining healthy joints is to reduce pain and stress placed on them. You should always remember to:
- Pay attention to pain signals
- Balance your activity and rest – don’t overdo it
- Avoid activities that put excess stress on your joints or increase pain
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