Joint Pain

It has been a common mistake that the key to maintaining healthy joints is calcium, although calcium plays a big part so does Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Magnesium and Vitamin C and Vitamin D. There are other factors that will also help including a healthy diet and regular excercise.

No matter what your age, you are never too old or too young to look after your joint health and wellbeing. The good news is that taking care of your joints and keeping your body running smoothly is relatively easy. Here are some easy to follow tips that might help:

 Keep to your ideal weight: Excess weight will put strain on your joints and bones, however stay at your ideal weight will help to take unnecessary pressure off your heart and joints 

Pace yourself throughout the day: Try not to tackle hard physical activities all at once

Think about your movements: What makes things worse? If things become too painful seek medical help

Wear shoes with thick soft soles: These will act as shock absorbers which will relieve you of some of the impacts on your joints

Exercise regularly: moderate exercise is good for your strength and stamina and helps your overall physical and psychological well-being. Exercise is essential for overall health and has a positive impact on your joints as well.

Eat a balanced diet: Plenty of fruit, vegetables and grains are good for healthy living. Eat only small amounts of fatty and sugary foods. It’s also worth choosing oily fish that are naturally rich in omega-3. This can help maintain healthy joint movements and promote a healthy heart and brain. Also make sure you have enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet that will support healthy bones .