I am reaching 60 this year. One of my health concern is the joints. I had been on glucosamine, but had not been taking it regularly. So far so good, but I have to take care for the possibility that the pain may come.
I make it a point to update my knowledge on the subject. The contributory factors are, the sedentary life style, being overweight and pad posture. I think I am guilty of the two, the lifestyle and the posture. As I had opted to continue working, I do spend a high portion of the day time on chair.
The following are suggestions to relief the pain...
a. have a balanced rest and work. The movement will release the pain, if it gets to bad and unbearable, take your day off.
b. Hot shower or bath will help to lower the pain.
The standard medical treatment consists of aspirin, corticosteroids and anti-infllammation drugs. Unfortunately these drugs has its own side effect. It helps to prevent the natural repair and may affect liver and kidney.
The mattress can cause problem. I had opted to sleep on the hard floor, however a firm mattress and lower pillow can be as effective.
Foods for your joints
a. Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the natural substance found in the joints. It starts to loss its density and the pain will be the result. The joint foods have been popular to manage the joints and arthritis.
