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Joint pain is something that plagues millions of people around the world. It's one of the most common sources of pain for adults and has a variety of causes from one-off injuries to chronic conditions.
One of the first rules of protecting your joints is to listen to your body and what it is trying to tell you. While it is important to rest, it is also vital to stay active and keep your joints moving. In the blog post for this article, you can see a few good ways on how to protect your joints. Of course, if joint pain is keeping you from enjoying your life, you need to see a doctor. However, there are many steps you can take to protect your joints. Here are some healthy habits that can help keep your joints in tip-top shape.
Get Your Calcium
You can’t have healthy joints without having strong bones. That’s why it’s important to get enough calcium. The recommended upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50. For those 51 and older, the limit is 2,000 mg a day.
Get Some Sun
Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. It’s found in foods like salmon, mushrooms, as well as in fortified milk and cereal.
Eat to Fight Inflammation
Arthritis affects about 26 percent of women and 18 percent of men, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can help. Arthritis affects about 26 percent of women and 18 percent of men, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can help.Some foods contain ingredients that can trigger or worsen inflammation. Sugary or processed foods may do this, while fresh, whole foods are less likely to have this effect. Both The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet include fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains, and fats that are good for the heart.
Stay Strong
Building muscle strength in your legs and your abdomen goes a long way in protecting your joints. You can do that with free weights, yoga, Pilates, and resistance exercises.
Consider Glucosime
Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. People use glucosamine sulfate orally to treat a painful condition caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage (osteoarthritis). Glucosamine sulfate might provide some pain relief for people with osteoarthritis.