4 Tips for Health Bones & Joints
Maintain a healthy body weight– Excess weight, even just a few pounds, can significantly increase the stress on your hard-working joints.
Be active – Physical activity can help you maintain bone density, keep your joints limber, and improve balance as you age, helping you avoid bone and joint injuries resulting from slips and falls.
Eat a nutritious diet – Your bones need sufficient calcium, and vitamin D, which helps your body to absorb this essential nutrient. Supplements can be useful, if necessary, but it’s always best to get most of your nutrition from whole food sources.
Seek medical attention for bone or joint pain –Conservative options like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, pain relievers, hot/cold therapy, and joint injections can be very effective. In rare cases, bone or joint pain can be a sign of multiple myeloma or osteosarcoma (bone cancer), so it’s always best to get an accurate diagnosis from an experienced medical professional.