Natural Ways to Support Joint Comfort
Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet. Most of our joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and can cause pain to occur. We have outlined some basic, natural ways to support everyday joint comfort.
Healthy Weight
Your weight can have a big impact on joint pain symptoms. Extra weight puts more pressure on your joints, especially your back, knees, hips, and feet. Consult with your doctor to help you set a target weight. And, design a program to help you reach that target. Losing weight as we get older is easier said than done. However, it only makes sense that carrying a lighter load will ease pressure on joints.Diet
There are foods that support a healthy inflammatory response, and foods that contribute to inflammation. And, maintaining a healthy diet will also help to manage your weight. A diet that focuses on vegetables, fresh fruit, and whole grains can help support your immune system and your overall joint health. There is evidence that dietary choices matter for people living with arthritis. A plant-based diet is rich in antioxidants. These support a healthy inflammatory response by helping the body deal with free radicals. Conversely, a diet focusing on red meat, processed and fast foods, saturated fat, and added sugar and salt may aggravate inflammation, which is a characteristic of joint pain. These unhealthier foods also contribute to other health conditions. These include obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease. So they are not likely to leave your joints feeling any better.Exercise
Exercise is essential for people with joint pain. Exercise increases strength and flexibility, supports a healthy inflammatory response, and helps combat fatigue. However, when stiff, painful joints are already bothering you, the idea of walking around the block or swimming a few laps may seem overwhelming. While you may think exercise will aggravate your joint pain and stiffness, that's not the case. Lack of exercise actually can make your joints even more painful and stiff. Low impact and light aerobic exercises such as walking, swimming, and bicycling can help support everyday joint comfort. Exercise increases circulation, strengthens muscles, increases energy, and will help you sleep better at night.Heat and Cold
Heat can relax muscles and help lubricate joints. Applying heat therapy may be used to ease muscle and joint stiffness. It helps warm up joints before activity. Also, it can help ease muscle spasm. Applying ice or cold therapy can help with inflammation, swelling, and soreness related to arthritis and activity. It is also commonly recommended for many joint injuries.Destress
Meditation and relaxation techniques may help support joint comfort by lowering stress. This may enable you to cope with discomfort better. Reducing stress may also support a healthy inflammatory response. When we are stressed, our bodies trigger the release of cortisol, the stress hormone. Cortisol causes inflammation and adds to the discomfort in already irritated joints. When you are able to relax and quiet the mind you cut off the stress hormones that add to that discomfort and inflammation. Try breathing exercises, yoga, and guided meditations.Massage
Massage is not only a great way to destress, but it can also help your joints feel better. It can help different forms of arthritis in specific ways. For example, if you are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), massage can improve healthy circulation throughout arthritic joints. It helps with swelling and can improve your overall sense of well-being. However, you should avoid massages on affected joints during an RA flare-up. For osteoarthritis (OA), massage can help with swelling and soreness, support joint mobility, and provide tension and stress relief.Topical Products
Many topical products are available without a prescription. These include creams and gels made with ingredients such as DMSO, which absorbs quickly through the skin. People rub them right onto the spot that feels stiff or achy to support everyday joint comfort.Supplements
Glucosamine sulfate potassium has been studied for its role in joint comfort and function. This substance is a component of cartilage. Cartilage helps cushion the bones and protect joints. Our Flexcin formulas include all-natural ingredients that support a healthy inflammatory response and everyday joint comfort. At Flexcin we have been making all-natural joint care supplements since the year 2000, and thousands of people have made us part of their daily routine. We provide a USA made supplement with ingredients formulated to support a healthy inflammatory response and to support cartilage and joint structure. And, we offer it at a no-risk 90-day trial. If you try Flexcin and are unsatisfied with the results after taking it for three months, simply return the empty bottles for a full refund less shipping and handling.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement.