Our joints play an important role in the daily functioning of our body. A joint is where two or more bones are connected together and joints in different parts of the body have distinct characteristics. Some joints are more rigid, like the joints between the bones in your skull while others are movable like the joints in the knees, hips, and shoulder. This is where most joint disorders can happen. As we get older, our joints wear down and we may experience the condition called "arthritis".
Arthritis is a term used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. The misconception is that it only affects the older people but in reality, it can affect almost everyone. Some studies have revealed that 3 out of every 5 arthritis patients are younger than 65 years of age.
There are three main types of arthritis that can greatly affect the joints:
Dealing with joint pain not only brings discomfort but it also brings stress to our lives. Many people do not pay much attention to their joints until they start hurting. According to Orthopaedic Institutes' "A Beginner's Guide to Join Health", 7 out of 10 Americans over the age of 34 experience occasional joint stiffness wherein 62% of them have concerns about their joint health.
We have created a handy list of ways you can try to maintain or improve your joint health:
Many people resist regular physical activity or exercise because they fear it will increase pain or further damage their joints. However, our body is supposed to move frequently. This is what joints are for, to allow for movement. In fact, movement eases joint stiffness, reduces joint pain, strengthens the muscles which surround the joints, and help us maintain a healthy weight.
One should also avoid holding the same position for too long. When working at a desk, for example, get up and stretch every 15 minutes. You should also do the same when sitting at home reading or watching television.
During our younger years, you may not be thinking of ways to protect your joints but as you grow older, you should be concerned about how to effectively protect them. It is significant for everyone, especially people with joint disorders, to protect their joints. This can be accomplished in several ways:
According to research completed at Harvard University, there are two ways that being overweight raises your risk for developing osteoarthritis. First, excess weight puts additional stress on weight-bearing joints, the knees, for example. Second, inflammatory factors associated with weight gain might contribute to trouble in other joints, for example, the hands.
With regard to optimal joint health, it is necessary for us to maintain our ideal body weight. Carrying excess body weight adds stress to our joints, especially the weight-bearing joints. Other research has proven that a sustained 10-to 15-pound weight loss in obese young people can translate to a much lower risk of osteoarthritis later in life.
Not only is joint pain caused by an injury to the joint, but also to the tissues that surround it. The muscles that support our joints must be kept as strong as possible. You can work on maintaining or improving your muscle strength by doing strengthening exercises. Obviously, one should be careful to pace the workouts and not overdo it. With proper strength training, one can increase the stability of your joints, while decreasing pain.
To preserve your current extent of motion or improve it, you should routinely put each joint through its full range of motion. Extend, bend, or rotate each of your joints. If you're working throughout the day, try stretching and rotating your joints every hour. This practice can significantly improve flexibility, relieve stiffness and pain, and help to keep our joints functional.
An anti-inflammatory diet involves avoiding foods that increase inflammation while including more foods that decrease inflammation. Some experts recommend the following foods to maintain or improve joint health:
According to the American Association of Orthopaedic Society, most people are not aware that smoking has a serious negative effect on your bones and joints. Smoking may increase the risk of developing joint-related disorders.
Many people use supplements in order to get the right support for optimal joint health. Turmeric and Ginger and Omega-3 supplements, which contain necessary ingredients you may need for great joint health, are readily available in the market. Obviously, with any supplements, make sure you buy products from brands you trust. Always ensure that the supplement has been tested and have been third party verified.
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