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As we pass the milestones of life we are reminded of many of those memorable events; straining our back, breaking an ankle, tearing a cartilage, whiplash and lung conditions. Many of these reminders may result in ongoing discomfort maybe even pain that imposes limits of what we can do and enjoy.
The team at Silberhorn have compared notes of our life experiences and the niggles that are the result of the Kiwi lifestyle; this has resulted in a number of suggestions to promote, restore and maintain our quality of life, for those of us who have crossed the half way point.
A result of our very close relationship with our customers it appears backs, hips and knees are the number one cause of much discomfort, very often this is a result of our misspent youth, sports, work injuries or vehicle mishaps and the abuse of our structure overloading ourselves like we are a crane, excavator or heavy haulage vehicle.
Some suggestions to avoid compounding our issues:
a. Avoid heavy lifting; make it two loads rather than one load, use a wheel barrow or a trolley rather than carry.
b. Exercise as much as possible, this builds up muscle tone in the damaged regions, providing additional support and strength.
c. Bend knees, keeping back straight when lifting.
d. Avoid painkillers and anti-inflammatories as there may be significant negative health outcomes as a result of prolonged use and abuse.
Our structure is not like our cars or machinery which wears out with use; our joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscles all gain health and function with regular low impact exercise and use, (use it or lose it).
At this stage of life our heart, lungs and cardiovascular system and processes may be the canary in the coal mine giving us a timely reminder that we need to have a close look at this body function; it is important to have regular check-ups with our healthcare professional and report any changes or symptoms that may have developed overtime. When we were younger we were generally much more active, stronger and lighter; we tend to gain weight and lose strength as we head along the path of life. The weight gain is very often a contributing factor to joint and muscle pain also cardiovascular issues. Once again low impact regular exercise in conjunction with a healthy diet has significant potential benefits.
This includes teeth, gums and jaw. At the half way point some of us have had numerous fillings which will require ongoing mechanical repairs and replacement; root canals, crowns and caps. In the event we break a tooth it is important to attend to it ASAP even if it is just a temporary filling if the nerve is exposed bacteria may enter the nerve resulting in an abscess, this may develop into a life threatening infection and at the very least the loss of a tooth.
Our gums recede as we age exposing more of the tooth which may even result in the sensitive upper regions of the root being exposed, this may be the source of sensitivity and pain. Like our teeth our gums require ongoing TLC (tender loving care) in the form of brushing after meals, regular flossing, dental check-ups; brushing becomes even more important if you eat sugar rich foods, including candy and chocolate.
Our skin is the bag or container that covers all of our bits and pieces; bones, organs and muscles, our skin is our fastest growing organ, it is the wrapping that provides a barrier to bacteria and viruses (germs). Skin (the epidermis) is the largest organ of our body, it has many functions including a matrix to house nerves and sweat glands, that are our personal air conditioning system evaporating water utilising the latent heat effect to cool us.
As the years roll by and the reflection in the mirror reveal those tell-tale tracks and roads once travelled revealing the life we have lived; skin damage in the form of scars, blotches, freckles, fine lines and wrinkles. Some of which may be a result of over exposure to sun and the elements or even artificial light sources.