Joint pain, an extremely common type can be because of some severe injury or as a result of some painful conditions namely, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, etc. Moreover, as the winter starts to appear, people start feeling a bit fatigued, with the presence of pain in their joints. This pain if not treated properly by a certified pain management specialist will worsen and eventually lead some other chronic problem thus confining you in one place.
Top Tips That Promise the Health Of Joints Include:
Increase the Intake of Antioxidants
If there is the formation of free radicals in the body, cartilage is damaged and inflammation is experienced. But an intake of antioxidants will help prevent this formation and protect your body from any damage.
The antioxidants containing items include:
Vitamin C – blueberry, guava, parsley, peppers, raw cabbage, sweet potatoes, oranges, lemons, mangoes, spinach etc.
Vitamin E – wheat germ, avocado, brown rice, sweet potato, alfalfa etc
Selenium – garlic, onion, broccoli, tuna, celery
Zinc – herring, alfalfa, bilberry, pumpkin seeds, ginger etc.
Reduce Inflammation
The best home remedy to get rid of joint pain is to eat those foods that contain plenty of anti-inflammatory properties. This doesn’t mean that you strictly follow this completely. You must also make a healthy diet a part of all the food intake.
The nutrients and foods containing the anti-inflammatory stuff include:
Turmeric, ginger, bromelain, omega 3 (fish oils, chia seeds, flaxseed) and MSM
Drink 1.5L to 2L of Water daily
There are numerous benefits of increasing the water intake. These include:
- Improvement in circulation
- Improvement in immune system
- Body temperature regulation
- A support for the cells to work properly
- Joint lubrication
- Reduction in inflammation
Exercise Regularly
The more the strength in the joints is the greater the power will be to perform any kind of task and also less chances of chronic joint pain. Hence, to strengthen your joints, exercise is highly recommended especially the low impact right ones such as
- Walking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Pilates
Lose Weight
A greater weight can also create heavy pressure on the joints thus leading to acute joint pain. Therefore, try to reduce weight, which will not only lessen the pressure on joints but will also ease the breathing and smoothen the circulation.
If you or any of your loved one is suffering from joint pain or any other body pain, get a professional advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212). He is an expert anesthesiologist and certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing pain relief techniques for the past several years with effective results.