Healthy joints - long life! Joint health without pills

In youth, we do not think about the health of the joints at all, believing that if we have to suffer with them, then in old age, and we still have to live to see it. It's just not like that. The unpleasant consequences of such outrageous frivolity may appear sooner. Much.

Let's talk logically. So, when for many years you eat anything, respect fast food and semi-finished products, you will probably not be surprised to develop gastritis or an ulcer later. The same with joints. Pathological processes in them can begin already at a young age - sometimes from the age of twenty. Especially if your lifestyle contributes to it.

Here you are, for example, pumping your muscles. With regular and repetitive movements (you probably do several approaches), it becomes increasingly difficult for the joints to withstand the load, and sometimes they send signals for help in the form of pain and inflammation. At first, you can not pay attention to it - it will hurt and stop. But it is precisely these symptoms that can become a trigger for the development of arthritis, osteoarthritis, and osteochondrosis (see "Impair movement" on the right). In the future, the cartilage of the joints can become thinner and collapse. In more advanced cases, the heroes of our article themselves are deformed, which contributes to a significant limitation of movements and the development of pain. Of course, all this will not happen in a couple of weeks, but step by step over many years. But it is possible that at some point you will not be able to lift a cup of tea. And retirement is not even on the horizon.

Lap

The knee is perhaps the most vulnerable joint when doing fitness. Not only cycle training, even squats or lunges, if you do them wrong, can unsettle him after the first session. Moreover, since this hero has a complex structure, several of its structures can be damaged at once - ligaments (from sprain to rupture), cartilage, menisci. Among the consequences are pain, crunching during movement, instability of the joint, inability to straighten the leg, displacement of the patella. All these injuries can cause constant pain and even disability (due to the development of arthritis and osteoarthritis). So, if you do not want to walk with a stick in the future, follow at least the minimum rules of caution. Do not be zealous and do not use brute force, especially if you are taking your first steps in the fitness field - the load should be increased gradually.

Ask the coach to always watch you and point out possible mistakes. And keep in mind yourself: when doing squats, you need to put your feet shoulder-width apart, and rest your entire foot on the floor. Don't start the movement by bending your knees - instead, the first thing you do is push your pelvis back, as if you were sitting in a chair. And squat not very deep - the angle in bent legs should be straight. By the way, you can reduce the load on your knees if you simultaneously stretch your arms forward. Do lunges in the same way. Remember to keep your front leg bent 90 degrees. If the angle is sharp, the knee ligaments will be subjected to excessive stress and stretch, which threatens to rupture them.

Ankle joint

Beauty, as you know, requires sacrifice. In particular, the regular wearing of high heels can lead to damage to the ankle joint, which is manifested by limitation of its mobility and pain when walking. In addition, if you are a fan of shoes with a narrow toe, remember that such models often lead to deformation of the joints of the toes and feet. This happens because in tight fetters the thumb is squeezed and shifted from the correct axis. The high heel also contributes here - due to the elevated position of the foot, the load on it is distributed incorrectly and pressure on the thumb increases.

All this does not mean at all that it is urgent to start walking only in shoes with absolutely smooth flat soles. This extreme threatens already flat feet. And it is harmful to the health of the spine - it bends, posture worsens, and back pain appears. Plus, from the fact that the arch of the foot decreases, the toes begin to moan, the gait ceases to please the eyes of others, and you yourself quickly get tired of moving your limbs.

To avoid all these troubles, change your shoes more often and remember the most comfortable golden mean - a heel no more than 4-5 cm.

Wrists

It is difficult to imagine a modern person who does not spend several hours at the computer every day. With a mouse in my fist. So this small and safe-looking thing can bring into your life not only salary and social networks, but also carpal tunnel syndrome (it is also called carpal tunnel syndrome). It occurs when the nerve that runs from the elbow to the hand is compressed in the carpal joint. And those who carry out a lot of manipulations with a computer rodent are at risk. This condition is manifested by tingling and pain, and in the future it can cause a limitation of wrist mobility up to the inability to write with a working hand.

However, let worry not only office pros. But also, for example, those who seriously play tennis, golf or are fond of rowing. As well as violinists and pianists. That is, people who are forced to keep their wrists in constant tension for several hours a day. In order not to harm yourself, do this:

When working at a computer, regularly (every hour) stretch your fingers and shake your hands;

Position your hands correctly on the table and keyboard: the bend angle at the elbow should be straight;

If discomfort appears in the wrists, reduce the load on them, as well as the speed of repetitive movements;

During sports, wear special fixing bandages on these areas.

Many of us sit for at least eight hours (at best) five (if we're lucky) days a week. Are you in this harness? Then I probably noticed more than once that my neck was numb and my vertebrae were crunching. Such symptoms can be the first signs of osteochondrosis, and a sedentary lifestyle only exacerbates the situation. With this disease (especially if you also sit incorrectly), the intervertebral discs change their shape and begin to put pressure on the nerve areas - hence the pain. Gradually, the bone structure is damaged, and the spine loses its flexibility (it is often the cervical region that is affected).

In general, nothing good - the neck does not turn and at any attempt to move it responds with unpleasant sensations. This, as it is now fashionable to say, drastically reduces the quality of life. And really, what quality is there when everything is whining! In addition, it becomes difficult or even impossible to carry out your usual activities at work and at home. If you don't want to go to bed, then at least...

Forget about the school phrase "do not fidget!". Twirl, but do not make sudden movements. Once an hour, turn your head in different directions, tilt up and down (but do not throw back too much!), Left to right. Just smoothly and slowly!

Periodically (at least once an hour for 5 minutes) get up from your seat, walk around the office, stretch your shoulders and back.

Watch how you sit at the workplace: do it straight, keep your back straight, and your shoulders straightened, your legs bent at a right angle. This will take the pressure off your spine and neck. The distance from the monitor to the eyes should not be shorter than an outstretched arm.

Sleep on an orthopedic mattress and, if necessary, use pillows that support the cervical region.

Moments of another truth

1. Unfortunately, a healthy lifestyle and adherence to preventive measures do not always become a 100% guarantee of joint health in the future. If your grandmother had arthritis, your mother often gets inflamed joints, then you should not relax either. It is not a fact, of course, that the same fate will befall, but it is better to be prepared in advance in order to start treating in time and avoid the severe course of the disease.

2. It can be not only in the genes. And, for example, being overweight: the more kilograms you have, the harder it is for the joints. So, if the arrow on the scales confidently rushes to the centner, it's time to lose weight. Moreover, being overweight is a risk factor not only for diseases of the joints, but also for the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.

3. In addition to professional sports, a sedentary lifestyle is also bad for the health of the subject of our discussion. The most sparing and useful training for all departments of the musculoskeletal system is swimming. Water supports the spine and allows you to relieve tension, spasms and pain, stimulate the production of interarticular fluid, and normalize microcirculation. And please don't make any sudden moves! Dr. Khamidullin advises: even getting out of bed, first lower one leg, then the other, sit down calmly and slowly get up on your feet.

4. As for nutrition, the joints and the spine do not like "chemistry": preservatives, flavor enhancers, baking powder - so it's better to say "no" to fast food, factory canned food, sausages and pickled foods. Include dishes containing cartilage and bones in your diet - jelly, aspic from fish and meat, cabbage soup. And food rich in vitamin C: it is vital for the joints. And from sweets, they prefer marmalade, marshmallows, jelly and fruit jelly.

Joint diseases are “younger” now, just like other health problems. Previously, osteoarthritis was diagnosed in patients over 50-55 years old, and now this group includes people of the most able-bodied age - 25-40-year-olds, as well as adolescents and children.

It has become “fashionable” to blame problems on age. You can often hear how women aged 45-47, discussing their well-being, sigh and wave their hands: “what can we do”, “what kind of health is there at our age”, etc. Meanwhile, there are nations in the world whose “life span” of 40 years is considered to be only 1/3 (and even 1/4) of it. But we live on the same planet.

Of course, many factors affect joint health. This is both the climate and the place of residence, but the main influence is nutrition: what the cells of our body are formed and built from. But nutrition for healthy joints - foods, diet and meals - must be described separately. Read about joint products. Here we will briefly say which vitamin complexes and preparations can support and make joints healthy, and recall simple exercises that can be done at home and at work.

Vitamin and mineral complexes

The modern health and pharmaceutical industries offer many products to help keep your joints healthy: you have to choose what "fits and helps."

Bioadditive Orthomol Artro Plus

Orthomol Artro Plus is a dietary supplement designed for people with joint diseases, including osteoarthritis. It is also successfully used as a prophylactic: athletes love this supplement - the substances contained in the complex strengthen bones, joints and ligaments, and help recover from injuries and operations. Orthomol is also liked by people “after 50”: pain and discomfort go away, inflammation is removed, mobility improves - tissues “come alive” at any age.

ArtriVit for healthy joints

The Canadian drug ArtriVit is intended to improve metabolic processes in diseases of the joints and spine, to prevent tissue deformities and osteoporosis; is prescribed after injuries, fractures, at high loads and meteosensitivity. There are almost no contraindications - only individual intolerance.

Canadian dietary supplement Sustanorm

Popular dietary supplement Sustanorm, also made in Canada. It is prescribed for the prevention of articular pathologies, including arthritis, arthrosis and osteochondrosis; helps with gout - in complex therapy. People who have reached the age of 45-50 should take it regularly, and women especially.

Ultra Rescue for Joints - Ultra Collagen

No less effective for healthy joints is the Russian dietary supplement Collagen Ultra, which is available in the form of powder and gel. The product normalizes the functioning of the musculoskeletal system, can be used internally and externally. Among other components, the composition includes collagen, which restores blood circulation and protein balance, eliminating pain, swelling and inflammation. The components are selected in such a way that with regular intake of dietary supplements, the normal process of producing your own collagen is resumed.

And this is very important: it is collagen that is the basis of connective tissues throughout the body; practically all joint (and not only) diseases are prevented and alleviated.

Useful medicines

It is worth talking a little about drugs that help make the joints healthy. So.

For pain and inflammation, NSAIDs are often prescribed - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but they have many side effects and have a temporary effect on sore joints. Such funds should be used either in combination, as directed, or as an "ambulance", again on the recommendation of a doctor.

Another thing is chondroprotectors, but they act slowly, so they are usually used for prevention and at the onset of the disease: for example, in the 1st-2nd stages of arthrosis. These drugs are well tolerated, prevent the progression of the disease and restore damaged tissues. Now a lot of such drugs are used, in the form of injections, tablets, powders and ointments; let's give some examples.

Ointment for healthy joints - Chondroitin AKOS

Capsules and ointment of domestic production Chondroitin AKOS are created on the basis of cartilaginous tissue of large horned ungulates, and are prescribed for a variety of problems: metabolic disorders; destructive processes - enzymes that cause tissue destruction are suppressed; loss of calcium, poor absorption of other minerals; destruction of bone tissue, etc. It is better to use both forms of the drug: improvement occurs in the first days, but it usually takes about six months to be treated.

Structum for the treatment of joints

French Structum is much more expensive, but it is positioned as a drug, which contains chondroitin, which has a high sulfate content, i.e., it can collect and retain more fluid in the cartilage than its counterparts in other drugs. Therefore, the cartilage covering the surface of the joints recover faster, acquire elasticity and firmness.

Structum chondroitin is also as close as possible in structure to the human one, and “can”, easily penetrating through the synovial membrane, accumulate in the synovial fluid in those parts of the joint that are more affected. According to reviews, Structum has a beneficial effect on all joints - large and small, often prevents disability and avoids operations. Structum is a godsend for healthy joints.

Choice of athletes Teraflex

Teraflex is popular among athletes - a drug for healthy joints, which includes two active ingredients: chondroitin and glucosamine, which stimulates the synthesis of collagen and cartilage tissue. Cartilage tissue is strengthened and better resists aggressive influences, and the regeneration of its cells is accelerated. As a result, the collapsing joint begins to recover - the cartilage is "built" faster, and the amount of synovial fluid increases: the surface of the cartilage is constantly wetted, friction decreases, pain recedes.

Of course, Teraflex (capsules and creams) helps not only athletes whose joints withstand intense loads and suffer from injuries; it was created for patients with osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, spondylosis (in this disease, spikes form on the spine, injuring surrounding vessels and tissues), who had fractures, dislocations, bruises, and operations.

Joint exercises

Exercises to make the joints healthy, you can find as much as you want. Here are a few simple movements that are easy to perform at work, periodically taking short breaks for this.

Elbows: sitting on a chair or standing, shoulders parallel to the floor, forearms "hanging" freely. Without moving the shoulders, rotate the forearms 10-20 times in each direction.

Shoulders: standing, arms down. We rotate the right hand in front of us first - slowly, and then faster, clockwise and counterclockwise (10 times in each direction) - and then the left. If a slight heaviness is felt in the hands, the exercise is performed correctly.

Knees: standing, legs wider than shoulders, slightly bent, palms on knees, feet parallel, toes slightly inward. The back is straight, the head is raised, we look forward. We do 10 circular movements with our knees - inward, and then outward; We fully extend our knees, completing each circle.

Feet: while sitting (standing and holding on to the support), stretch and raise the right leg, make 10 rotations of the foot clockwise and counterclockwise. The same - the other leg.

Never forget: movement for the joints is not only their health, it is their life. If it happens that there is no time for exercise at all, walk wherever possible. Just an hour of walking a day will protect the joints from destruction, strengthen the immune system and help you always stay in a great mood.

This is the ease of gait, smoothness of movements, beautiful posture.

Most often, while they do not bother us, we treat them without due attention. And only with age, when stiffness of movements, crunching and pain in the back and joints appear, we begin to think about how to help ourselves.

A Norwegian tale tells of a woman who suffered greatly from the approach of old age. After all, with age, various ailments disappear and begin to creep up. She promised a generous reward to anyone who would help her regain her former attractiveness. For a long time she wandered around the white world, until, finally, she met a wizard. He prepared for her the elixir of youth and longevity. And when the woman drank this magical drink, all her illnesses disappeared, and she regained her freshness and former beauty.

Of course, it is a pity that such a magical elixir exists only in a fairy tale. However, in real life there is a way that allows a person to protect himself from illness and physical infirmity. It consists in observing the basics of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and physical activity. Only in this case can we count on an active, healthy joints and easy walking!

Why do joints hurt?

Joints are complex structures. Together with the spine, they form the foundation of human health in general. For their full functioning, first of all, nutritional support is very important - vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, collagen, polyunsaturated fatty acids, enzymes and chondroprotectors.

If the body is deficient in certain substances for a long time, then this will inevitably lead to the development of osteoporosis, osteochondrosis, sciatica, impaired posture, arthritis and arthrosis.

Currently, almost 40% of the world's population suffer from diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The most common among them is osteoarthritis, accompanied by the destruction of articular cartilage. This disease occurs in most people over 50 years of age.

A certain role in the etiology of the disease is played by increased physical activity, overweight, circulatory disorders and inflammation. But the most decisive role in the occurrence and progression of osteoarthritis is played by metabolic disorders, as a result of which the synthesis of articular (synovial) fluid and cartilage decreases, and mineral metabolism is also disturbed. As a result of this, the articular cartilage is calcified, i.e. is replaced by mineral salts and loses its elasticity.

The best joint health remedies are glucosamine and chondroitin!

The preferred treatment for osteoarthritis by traditional medicine practitioners is the use of pain medications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that have a short-term effect. These drugs do not cure, but, on the contrary, accelerate the wear and tear and stop the growth of cartilage. They affect the liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract, causing bleeding ulcers in the stomach and intestines.

But there is another way to restore and strengthen the joints - this is the impact on the very cause of the disease with the help of chondroprotectors - glucosamine and chondroitin. These substances are a natural component of human food in the tendons, cartilage and skin of animals, birds and especially fish. However, due to the restriction of these products in the diet, biologically active additives - chondroprotectors - are becoming increasingly important. Today, these drugs are prescribed by doctors. But they were forced to do it by their own patients, who learned about the amazing properties of these drugs from the media.

Of course, healthy joints are capable of producing the necessary building material for cartilage themselves. But this happens only if the body of these substances - glucosamine and chondroitin - is in abundance. If their production weakens, then the joints begin to lose the cartilage layer, the bones rub against each other and collapse, causing severe pain to the patient.

Glucosamine refers to glycoproteins and consists of glucose and the amino acid glutamine. It enters into various structures of human tissues and is involved in the formation of skin, eyes, bones, nails, tendons, ligaments and heart valves. In addition, glucosamine is a precursor of hyaluronic acid, which is an important component of synovial fluid.

In the form of a food supplement, it is best to use glucosamine sulfate derived from crustaceans (crayfish and shrimp). With a low molecular weight, it is almost completely absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract without losing its chemical structure. Elimination of pain and renewal of joints when taking glucosamine does not occur immediately. Although some patients feel improvements after 2-3 weeks, to obtain a lasting result, it needs to be used for a longer time - from 3 to 6 months. The usual therapeutic dosage of glucosamine sulfate is 1500 mg per day, but if preventive care is taken, the dose can be reduced.

Chondroitin sulfate is the main unique component of cartilage. This is not one substance, but a whole group of complex sugars, united by the common name glucosamino - glycans. In addition to their ability to re-form cartilage, they have anti-inflammatory effects, relieve pain, and aid in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. In addition, these substances reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, reduce blood clots, improve blood circulation and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Chondroitin sulfate provides invaluable help to people with gout, as it reduces the high content of uric acid in the blood. The best therapeutic effect is provided by low-molecular preparations of chondroitin sulfate, obtained from natural shark and salmon cartilage. Therapeutic dosage is 400 mg 3 times a day.

Numerous clinical studies confirm the high effectiveness of the use of chondroprotectors - glucosamine and chondroitin - both for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. After using the drugs for one to three months, there is an increase in joint mobility, a decrease in swelling and pain. And radiological indicators indicate an increase in the joint space and stable restoration of cartilage. Such results cannot be achieved by using only non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment - diclofenac, piroxicam, etc.

As you can see, glucosamine and chondroitin are the best remedies for joint recovery!

But in order for them to be better absorbed and achieve their ultimate goal, a few more simple recommendations should be followed:

1. Do not forget to drink clean, better water - at least 2 liters per day!

2. Take care of the health of the gastrointestinal tract -!

3. Try to perform at least a minimal set of exercises to increase blood circulation in the joints, which will improve the delivery of nutrients to the joint tissues!

See what gymnastics you need to perform to enhance metabolic processes in the joints:

4.Walk more in the fresh air, keep a good mood, positive attitude and good spirits! And you are provided long life and healthy joints!

The life of modern man has gradually changed so much that most of his time he sits. Inactivity, as well as food, in its total mass, rather, is not edible, makes us pay with joint problems. From 40 to 80% of the world's inhabitants suffer from osteochondrosis.

The main causes of joint disease are hypothermia and general slagging of the body. In the first case, warming and rubbing with healing agents can help.

Without cardinal changes in lifestyle - nutrition in the direction of limiting animal proteins and physical activity, the problem of slagging of the body and, as a result, diseased joints, cannot be solved. “Miracle” devices can alleviate the condition, relieve pain, but do not eliminate the root of the problem, the root cause of the disease. It requires only personal determination, knowledge, consistency and patience. Only an integrated approach will help heal sore joints.

Review your diet, limit the use of canned food, coffee and black tea, dairy products, sugar and flour products, and meat products and eggs to two times a week. If the problems are serious, try to completely abandon these products for at least a month. As a replacement, be sure to eat every day a handful of any nuts, except for cashews, a dish of legumes, porridge on the water with vegetable unrefined oil, any fresh salad, sauerkraut, freshly squeezed juice from 4-5 vegetables (carrots, beets, zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage, petiole celery plus juice of 0.5 or 1 lemon) or freshly squeezed citrus juice. As an additive to food - sea kale, it is possible in the form of tablets of the Evalar company, but not canned food. Very useful pumpkin oil, which must be bought at the pharmacy. Use flaxseed for smoothies, which can be thrown directly into a blender. Only green or herbal tea can be drunk with dried fruits - dates, raisins, prunes, figs. Such a diet rejuvenates and cleanses. And, of course, affordable gymnastics, in the morning or afternoon.

To keep the joints in order, you need to eat cauliflower more often, as it contains a huge amount of vitamin B5 and helps with arthritis. Peas - due to the high content of silicon, it helps to strengthen the ligaments. Very useful rhubarb, which is good at counteracting osteoporosis rich in calcium.

It is useful to drink a decoction of sage on an empty stomach. It has antibacterial properties and has a good effect on the joints. After a shower, it is good to apply sesame oil to the skin, which can be replaced with olive oil or any other. It is only necessary in this case to add 1 teaspoon of dry mustard or red pepper powder to a glass of oil, mixing well, for a warming effect. Instead of mustard and pepper, you can use grated horseradish or ginger.

If your knees hurt, it is very good to regularly lubricate them with castor oil or vegetable oil and massage with longitudinal strokes.

It is useful to rub juniper oil and eucalyptus oil into sore joints.

In the bath for pain in the joints and muscles, it is better to use birch and nettle brooms.

It is good to soar the legs in the needles and apply a rub of 2 tablespoons of lard and 1 tablespoon of salt.

Another composition for the compress: mix honey, liquid mustard, salt and water in equal proportions. Warm the compress.

8 sessions of applying warm clay cakes will help sore joints very well.

Twice a year it is useful to conduct a wellness course with eggshells for the prevention of diseases of the spine, dental caries and osteoporosis. Eggshell powder is rich in organic calcium, it can be added to cottage cheese, porridge. Dosage - from 1.5 to 3 g daily, depending on age. Or just drink it with water, after adding a little lemon juice to the powder.

IN THE DEPOSIT OF SALT AND DISPLACEMENT OF THE VERTEBRAS - mix 500 ml of wine vinegar with 1 liter of cold water. Mix a package of sea salt from a pharmacy with the same amount of clean sand. Soak a towel with vinegar solution and apply to a sore spot, put a bag of sea salt and sand on top for 15 minutes. month course. After each week of treatment, a 3-day break should be taken.

PINE OIL - for joint pain. Collect small resinous pine shoots the size of a thimble in February-March, fill a 0.5 liter bottle with them and pour olive oil. Warm this composition in a water bath for 8-10 hours (the temperature should be 50-60 degrees C). Can be used immediately for rubbing. Store oil at room temperature.

OSTEOCHONDROSIS, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - relieve pain. 2 egg yolks, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp salt. Mix. Apply the resulting mixture in a thin layer on the diseased joint and wrap with gauze. Insulate and keep for two hours.

GRINDING FOR THE JOINTS - 250 g of sunflower oil, 250 g of kerosene, 10 pods of red hot pepper. Insist in a dark place for 10 days. Rub at night on pain points. Wear warm underwear in the morning.

JOINT TREATMENT WITH COLD - the method of the Japanese doctor Dr. Yamauchi. Ordinary ice in a bag is applied to the joint for 5 minutes, NO MORE! This improves blood circulation in the affected area.

PAIN IN THE JOINTS - hot compresses. Take 2 tablespoons of iodine, ammonia, honey, glycerin, medical bile. Add 3 pods of hot red pepper to this mixture. Keep the composition for 10 days in a dark place, then heat a small amount of it for a couple and use it in a hot compress.

CLEANING THE JOINTS - Brew 20 g of burdock roots with one glass of boiling water. Drink 1 tablespoon 3 times a day. The course is 3-4 weeks. Another recipe is to pass 1 kg of horseradish through a meat grinder and pour 4 liters of cold water. Boil for 5 minutes, strain, add 0.5 kg of honey. Drink a glass a day. Course 2 times a year - in spring and autumn.

EXERCISES FOR EVERY DAY - prevention from joint pain:

“Swinging” - sway on your feet, standing straight, transferring the weight of the body to the tips of the fingers, then to the heels. Repeat 10 times.

"Stork" - stand up straight, feet together. Take your straight leg back, bend it at the knee and lift it up until the heel touches the buttocks. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times with each leg.

Modern physical inactivity has led to the danger of developing a number of diseases, including the "rejuvenation" of joint pain.

The abundance of medicines that the pharmaceutical industry offers, vying with each other touting them in commercials, can create the illusion of easy getting rid of joint diseases. In practice, treatment turns out to be lengthy and not at all simple, and when irreversible changes appear, it is even impossible. Therefore, prevention and attention to your joints are so important even in youth, in order to prolong the period of active life as long as possible.

How the joint works and what threatens it

When overloading the joint during training, especially stretching for gymnasts and working with heavy weights for weightlifters, sudden incorrect movements, the joint grinds off, ligament rupture or damage to the meniscus can occur, and inflammation of the joint, joint bag and fluid develops. Congenital and untreated hip dysplasia in children causes arthritis even at a young age.

Risk factors for our joints are:

hypothermia;
wearing tight shoes with heels that deform the foot;
improper lifting of weights;
broken posture;
weak muscle corset;
reduced immunity and frequent viral and bacterial diseases;
hereditary pathologies;
lack of vitamins and minerals.

Joint protection

An important step is to accustom yourself to the correct lifting of weights in everyday life - first sit down, pick up an object, then rise from the squat, straightening your legs. Never lift a load from the floor with a jerk on outstretched legs - this way the entire load falls on the spine. Carry bags on your shoulders, not in your hands - this way you will save your brushes.

When doing risky sports and leisure activities, such as roller skating, skateboarding, cycling, do not neglect protective elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet to prevent injuries and dislocations.

Physical activity for youthful joints

Fitness and aerobic exercise will perfectly strengthen the muscles that help maintain the joint in the desired position. Well-developed body muscles support posture and protect the spine from overload. The muscles of the thigh surface will protect the knees from arthrosis.

Pay attention to pain. If they last more than two days, then you need to reduce the load. Never try your best to overcome the pain. In case of injuries and sprains, immediately stop training and engage in treatment.

Resource food

If you think you're not getting enough vitamins from your diet, buy supplements to make up for the deficiency. Pay attention to the complex nature of the drug - calcium alone will not help, at best it will not be absorbed, and at worst it will settle on the joints in the form of salts. Eat right and control weight, monitor the condition of the skeletal system.

Warning symptoms of joint disease

Arthritis is considered a rather dangerous disease, which in no case should be started. Indeed, 5 years after its onset, the probability of developing disability is up to 40%. All new joints and tissues are involved in the process, leading to the defeat of the whole organism.

The most pronounced symptoms of this disease include:

Pain in the joints, especially when moving;
change in the appearance of the joints - swelling, redness;
stiffness after sleep, which often lasts until noon or more, a feeling of tightness and immobility of the joints;
general weakness and increased fatigue;
increase in body temperature;
sudden weight loss;
rashes on the skin and inflammation of the mucous membranes may be present.

Often, joint pains begin with discomfort during physical activity, and in the future they can intensify and even wake a person up at night with sharp attacks.

If the initial stage is missed, then in the future arthritis develops into arthrosis - the beginning of complete destruction of the joint, often requiring replacement. The appearance of arthrosis prevents the characteristic crunch of bones - rough, dry, painful. It is impossible to completely restore the damaged joint, but it is possible to stop its destruction.

Treatment methods:

Medicinal (anti-inflammatory, analgesics, chondroprotectors, ointments, gels, rubbing tinctures);
non-drug (physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture);
surgical (joint replacement or chondroplasty).

If you have pain in the joints, the joints suspiciously crunch, increase in size - a doctor's consultation becomes an urgent need. For prevention after 40-50 years, it is necessary to undergo an x-ray examination of the condition of the musculoskeletal system every two years.