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Your joints take a lot of stress over the years absorbing shock between our bones and helping us to bend and twist. It’s no wonder they can get worn down as we age and sometimes even lead onto chronic join pain with arthritis.
Men and women will notice joint symptoms at different ages and of course genetics play a part. Studies have shown men to notice joint pain sometimes as early as 45 while women after the age of 50.
As we age, the connective tissue between our joints can get worn down causing pain. Muscle mass is also lost, which means joints take even more impact. It’s a good idea to start taking preventative measures as early on in life as you can, to battle the onset of joint pain.
Doing weighted exercises will not only keep your muscles strong which will support your joints, but it will strengthen your bones. Aim to do a full body strength training routine, at least twice a week to target all your muscles. Work on your core, which is your centre and will aid in preventing back pain or strains.
Great natural health supplements for joints are glucosamine and fish oil. Glucosamine is found naturally in cartilage and may assist in the prevention of cartilage breakdown which happens with arthritis. Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which has anti-inflammatory effects. Taking a fish oil supplement regularly, can aid in reducing the symptoms of joint pain.
We are all designed to hold a certain amount of weight and if we carry more than we’re made for, it can add pressure on our joints. Excess weight can add stress to the joints, especially the back and knees. Aim to keep your body at a healthy weight by eating fresh, unprocessed foods, eliminating sugar and taking regular exercise.
Maintaining a healthy weight goes right along with eating the right diet – you need to do both! Eating healthily doesn’t mean eating less, you can eat a lot of the right foods. Bulk up on veggies, unprocessed foods and fruit, especially the ones that have anti-inflammatory properties like leafy greens, fish, nuts, berries and olive oil.
If you are not keeping yourself hydrated, your body may pull water from areas like your cartilage which can hurt your joints. Avoid too much alcohol and sugary drinks which will actually dehydrate you. Smoking can actually cause inflammation in your body, which could give you joint pain. Smoking can also numb the sense of pain in the beginning, causing you to have excess pain in the long run if you already have a condition like osteoarthritis.
If you want to protect yourself from joint pain or help to lessen your current joint pain, take a look at Silberhorns range of natural supplements for joints.