Think about your joints. You probably don’t, until you experience pain or discomfort.
Joints are where 2 or more bones meet. Some are fixed, such as joints in your skull, so they don’t move. Others, like those between your spinal vertebrae, allow some movement. But most joints are free-moving joints.
Cartilage cushions many of your joints. This strong, fibrous tissue helps bones glide over one another and prevents bones from rubbing against each other.
As this strong fibrous tissue deteriorates, adjacent bones lack necessary cushioning. That wear-and-tear can contribute to joint symptoms including pain and inflammation.
Joint pain can appear as discomfort, pain, or inflammation from any part of your joint including cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons or muscles. This pain can be mildly sore or excruciatingly debilitating.
As you grow older, cartilage deteriorates. Genetics can also impact healthy joints. Women are more likely than men to have joint problems including osteoarthritis.
Taking care of your joints now can make life easier for you with age. Healthy joints allow you to run, walk, jump, play sports, move comfortably, and do all the other things you love to do.
Fortunately, you can prevent deterioration and maintain healthy joints with the right approach. These nine strategies can relieve pressure, reduce stiffness, lighten the burden on your joints, and maintain joint health at any age.
- Keep your ideal weight. For every pound you lose, you reduce pressure on your knees by 4 pounds. Our Core or Advanced Plans contain all the nutrient-dense foods you need to reach your ideal weight as well as support joint and overall health.
- Focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Reducing inflammation can improve overall joint health and keep joint problems at bay. Wild-caught fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds are among the foods richest in omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation that can impact your joints.
- Spice your meals with turmeric. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show that curcumin has been effective in reducing and improving joint pain. For enhanced support, try our MaxLiving Curcumin+.
- Drink plenty of filtered water. When you’re not hydrated, your body can pull water from cartilage and damage your joints. Keep a canteen filled with clean filtered water and sip throughout your day. Also, try adding Max Collagen to your water! Collagen is the primary component of cartilage, and Max Collagen can help improve collagen production in joints.
- Keep good posture. Many of us aren’t even aware that we slouch over laptops and stoop while we’re walking. Protect your joints — including your hardworking spine! — by standing and sitting up straight. Add our MaxLiving Inflatable Wobble Cushion to any chair to improve posture and make sitting an active experience.
- Focus on quality sleep. Poor sleep can increase joint pain and inflammation, plus it can increase your risk of injury. Aim for 7 to 9 hours of quality uninterrupted sleep every night. Develop a sleep routine that might include a hot bath, some light stretching, or deep breathing. Talk with your healthcare practitioner if joint pain prevents you from sleeping well.
- Increase in movement. The more you move, the less stiff you’ll be. Change positions often when you’re working or watching TV. Movement all adds up, so park further away from the door, do some planks or push-ups during TV commercials, and find small ways to fit fitness in throughout your day.
- Don’t overdo exercise. While being a little sore after exercise is one thing, joint pain can be a red flag for problems like osteoarthritis. Rest and recovery are critical but often overlooked aspects of any fitness program that will keep you performing at peak condition while optimizing joint health.
- Minimize the impact. Exercise increases strength and flexibility while reducing joint pain. Especially if you suffer any form of joint stiffness or pain, choose low-impact activities such as walking, bicycling, swimming, and strength training.
- Get the right nutrients. When you’re following these dietary and lifestyle strategies, a few key nutrients can help support healthy connective tissue, reduce inflammation, and help maintain healthy joints. Joint Health by MaxLiving does not contain any artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners and therefore provides the body with only high-quality ingredients for optimal health. Two of those ingredients are patented compounds that are vital to the benefits of MaxLiving Joint Health:
- Mobilee®️ is a natural ingredient containing hyaluronic acid, collagen type II, and glycosaminoglycans. This natural, patented ingredient contains hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a clear fluid produced by the body. It is mainly found in the skin, connective tissues, and eyes. Multiple studies have found that by including hyaluronic acid supplements into your nutritional diet, you can help slow the rate of bone loss, reinforce muscles, and support joint mobility.
- Also included in Mobilee®️ is collagen type ll. This key protein gives cartilage its strength and support. This unique blend of hydrolyzed collagen type II, tissue-lubricating hyaluronic acid, and chondroitin supports healthy joints, skin, and connective tissues.
- The second patented ingredient is ApresFLEX®️. ApresFLEX®️is a highly bioavailable form of Boswellia extract, which is an herbal extract that helps to reduce inflammation, increase joint flexibility, and optimize cartilage. With such high bioavailability and bioactivity compared to the common Boswellia extract, ApresFLEX®️ significantly increases the quality and quantity of nutrients your joints need to stay healthy and active.
Finally, talk with your healthcare practitioner about any specific concerns. They can discuss strategies to reduce pain, minimize joint damage, improve or maintain function, and sustain the quality of life you deserve.
