Fitness: Don’t Let Joint Pain Make You Frown

As we age, our joints react to years of wear and tear which can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis or to injury. The pain of degenerating conditions is caused by a breakdown in the cushioning cartilage material inside the joints. Movement in the hips, knees, lower back and neck can become difficult.

Here are a few precautions that will help:

Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight
Overweight people are more likely to develop osteoarthritis in the knees
Stay fit by engaging in moderate exercise every day to increase your bone density and strengthen your muscles
Do warm up exercises and start off slowly with any exercise activity
Use a knee pad when gardening, or for other activities
Talk to a healthcare professional about taking a cartilage-building supplement, minerals or vitamins

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