Ways to Reduce Joint Pain and Inflammation
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22 May Ways to Reduce Joint Pain and Inflammation

Posted at 11:25h in Biokinetics, Health and Wellness, Inflammation, Joint Pain by
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Ways to Reduce Joint Pain and Inflammation

Find balance between exercise, supplements and food

At some point in our lives, all of us will suffer from some form of joint pain and inflammation. Assuming that you haven’t got a genetic disorder or chronic disease, we are generally able to combat this pain relatively easily. Balance in life is everything, and our bodies seek the same balance. The balance between exercise, supplements and food is highly important in managing joint pain and inflammation.

Balance: Exercise

Whilst the benefits of exercising are well known and documented, too much exercise can cause inflammation and joint pain. Similarly, too little exercise can also cause joint pain

Too much exercise will produce inflammatory markers. Without sufficient rest, these inflammatory cells won’t be able to be combatted by the “healing cells”. Rest is vital for the body to rebuild. Simply put: exercise is the bricks of the house; rest is the cement that sticks it all together. Both exercise and rest (the balance between them) are vital in maintaining balance.

Movement or mobility of the joints promotes the production of synovial fluid (fluid within the joints, which helps lubricate and assist with movement). Too little exercise then, means that not enough synovial fluid is being produced. This leads to less efficient mobility of the joints. It is like running an engine with the oil to lubricate the engine.

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Balance: Supplements

Whilst supplements used to be called “expensive urine”, the growth of the health and wellness industry has led to major research and development in this area. As a result, we now have the best supplementation available to us. Depending on the severity and extent of your joint pain and inflammation, supplements can assist with combatting this. I find that Omega 3 and glucosamine are the “go-to” supplements. When in pain, take as many Omega 3’s as you can afford, and combine this with glucosamine. You will be amazed at the effect they have on your pain!

Balance: Food

Whilst I am not a dietitian or food expert, the effect that food has on the body and inflammation is remarkable. I will leave the food tips to our Goodness Guru (Lisl), but you need ensure that the food you are eating is beneficial to your body. Increase your anti-inflammatory foods, and decrease your inflammatory foods.

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Live long and prosper,

Jo

Disclaimer: Please consult with your GP, physical therapist/biokineticist, or physiotherapist if you have any pre-existing condition/s that may be worsened with exercise.