When it’s painful and difficult just to move, the last thing you feel like doing is getting up and exercising. As unpleasant as it may sound though, exercise is vital for those who suffer from any form of stiffness, joint pain, or arthritis. Exercise will help control weight (an excess of which puts more strain on your joints) strengthens the muscles that support the joint, even when the cartilage is thinning, and lubricates the joints, allowing them to move more freely.
Key Takeaways:
- Osteoarthritis can be particularly challenging. The pain of inflammation can make even basic day-to-day activities a struggle, discouraging social activities that help us stay healthy and happy in the years ahead.
- A natural anti-inflammatory is essential for treating inflammation every day. Pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories can be very helpful for acute flare-ups (really bad days) but daily use can result in some very unpleasant side effects.
- Even the smallest change in what we eat and drink can make a difference. One study found that a 10% reduction in weight could mean 50% less pain. For many, this understanding can be an incredible motivation to push forward.
“It can be incredibly frustrating to watch a partner, friend or family member suffer the heartbreak of wanting to live life to the full, but being burdened with something that just gets in the way. It’s even more frustrating when you know that there may be something that can be done to help.”
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