Those Aching Bones

As we get older the wear and tear of the years of walking, running and lifting takes it toll on our bones. It becomes all to important to protect our bones and joints with age. Keeping our knees, hips and joints limber can help relieve the stiffness and pain of arthritis and osteoarthritis, the degeneration of cartilage.

We've heard it all before - lose weight. This stands more true as we age because excess weight just puts more stress on already worn bones. Although you may be retired staying active will help you enjoy your retirement.


Join a local gym and head for the pool. Exercising in water will help take the weight off you joints but still allow you to jog, swim or do aerobics without pain. If you haven't been jogging in a while don't take it up now. Joints that are stiff will only suffer more from the sudden impact.


Add Omega -3's and fish oil to your diet. Recent studies have shown that the fatty acids in fish can help reduce the inflammation and pain of stiff joints. Mackerel and salmon not only taste great but can help ease some of that creaking joint pain.

Other supplements to consider adding to your diet are glucosamine and chondroitin. They have also been shown to help relieve arthritis pain.

If you have constant pain in your joints don't just live with it, seek help, there could be a number of causes for your aching pain. Take care of yourself and if you need a quick fix for those aching bones try one of the following.


Some Like It Hot, Some Like it Cold - Applying a heating pad or ice pack can temporarily help ease the strain of joint pain. If your able try a hot Epsom salts bath.


Rub That Again Please - This is my personal favorite, getting a massage. Getting a professional massage will not only help you deal with a sudden flare up, but also help you release tension, another cause for stiffness.



More C Please - Studies have shown that people who suffer most from rheumatoid arthritis are more prone to be vitamin C deficient.


It can be hard to find a minute to just relax in the day, but remember giving your joints time to recover will keep you moving pain free later.

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