Top Tips for Joint Care | Medical Center of Arlington

Take care of your joints now to ensure a future of strong bone and joint health that won?t slow you down.

As many as 48% of adults in America suffer from some type of joint or bone pain. This week is Bone/Joint Awareness Week and it is a time to focus on maintaining good bone and joint health. Use these tips below to care for your joints and bones.

Joint and Bone Care Tips

• Ergonomics. Keep your chair high to reduce bending, maintain good posture, use the correct chair, desk and keyboard and make sure you have enough space to rearrange your legs comfortably.

• Posture. Good posture keeps everything in alignment and puts pressure in the correct places.

• Pamper your joints. Joint and bone health is greatly improved through warmth and relaxation. Be sure to follow your physician's recommendations and take time to heal and rest.

• Don't strain your joints. Pay attention to how you lift objects and make an effort to protect your joints during exertion.

• Nutrition. Reduce your caffeine intake because it can weaken bones and joints. Eat fish and nuts high in omega-3 along with foods that have plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Load up on healthy fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

• Healthy weight. Every extra pound puts excess strain on your bones and joints. Losing weight can greatly reduce joint and bone stress.

• Stretch and exercise. Make movement, exercise and stretching a daily goal. A quick routine that allows you to do a little movement of each joint in your body will keep you tuned and in shape. Include more rigorous exercise a few times a week. Building muscle through exercise will also benefit your bone and joint health.

• Know your limits. Make sure to use safety equipment for sports and physical activities. Choose activities that won?t lead to injury. ?

• Listen to your body. When your bones and joints feel stiff or painful, take a break from your actions. Spread out heavy duty activities throughout the day to give your body a chance to relax and recover. Allow others to help with any task that might overstrain your joints and bones.

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