Joint Pain
Learn practical solutions for managing joint pain through diet, movement, posture adjustments and targeted supplements while addressing root causes.
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Learn practical solutions for managing joint pain through diet, movement, posture adjustments and targeted supplements while addressing root causes.
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Joint pain can stem from various causes, including inflammation, postural issues, injuries, and autoimmune conditions. Addressing joint pain requires a multifaceted approach that considers both the physical and physiological aspects of the problem.
Movement and Posture: Prolonged sitting or standing can lead to muscle imbalances, tightness, and postural issues that contribute to joint pain. Incorporating regular movement, stretching, and postural exercises can help alleviate these problems.
Ergonomics and Workplace Modifications: Consider using a stand-up desk, floor mats, or adjustable workstations to promote movement and reduce strain on joints.
Movement Breaks: Schedule regular breaks throughout the day to move around, stretch, and change positions.
Dietary Modifications: Eliminate foods that may be contributing to inflammation, such as hard-to-digest starches, nuts, seeds, legumes, raw leafy greens (eg. spinach, kale) and raw cruciferous vegetables (eg. broccoli, cauliflower).
Gut Health: Address any underlying gut issues that may be causing inflammation and joint pain.
Nutrient Support: Ensure adequate intake of collagen protein, vitamin C, and minerals from natural food sources to support joint health and tissue repair.
Safe Anti-Inflammatories: Consider using safe anti-inflammatory supplements such as pregnenolone, progesterone, B vitamins, and aspirin to manage pain and inflammation while addressing the root causes.
Standard joint pain recommendations often involve supplements like glucosamine and anti-inflammatories such as turmeric or fish oil. At best these tend to provide only partial, temporary relief. The root causes of inflammation triggering the pain are rarely addressed. As a result, these solutions are like band-aids that must be continually reapplied over time.
Corticosteroid injections are also commonly prescribed for arthritis and joint issues. But these actually degrade joint structures with repeated use, while ignoring what’s generating the inflammation. Rather than only attempting to dampen pain signals, the goal should be resolving the origins of the imbalance, while providing temporary relief if needed.
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