The first symptoms of diseased joints are usually underestimated. When the pain during the movements begins to bother, usually without appropriate medications and long rehabilitation, it will not go away on its own, and the inflammation will only deepen. It is worth, even at a young age, to start preventive prophylaxis called physical activity.
First movement, second movement, third movement. Joint diseases have different aetiologies, but some can be effectively prevented by regular moderate physical activity that does not significantly burden the joints. Physical activity not only sculpts our body and helps maintain the right weight. Of course, during exercise, the muscles are formed, but they also strengthen, which allows you to maintain proper mobility of joints and bones. Thanks to this, the joints retain normal mobility and do not stiffen.
Swimming, cycling and … sex.
The term “physical activity” covers various possibilities of practicing it. Of course, each effort should be individually tailored to the needs and strengthening the joints. Playing sports doesn’t have to be competitive. All you need is a daily walk and a short gymnastics session. Performing specific exercises should be commissioned by a physiotherapist, assessing the joint places with which something is wrong. However, when we do not feel any pain, a very good way to exercise at home is … orthopedic berets. Squats performed on the berets, swinging the legs in circular movements, keeping the beret at attention for a few minutes in an extremely effective way strengthens the muscles and joints! It is worth spending 10 minutes on these exercises. daily. Active young people can strengthen their joints through very popular and often practiced recreation such as running, swimming or cycling. In addition, having sex also has a beneficial effect on bones and joints. Strengthens, gives proper mobility, provides the body with the necessary effort. Advantages only.
Preventive steps
Few people know that stress also negatively affecting the joints, which under the influence of fatigue become overloaded. We begin to reflexively tense the back muscles. Prolonged muscle contraction causes too little oxygen to reach the legs. This makes the joint pain worse. Therefore, you should avoid long-term stress and take care of your mental balance. You should also avoid carrying heavy purchases, although under the influence of daily rush, controlling the weight of purchases is quite difficult. Sometimes it seems to us that two bottles of mineral water (1,5 l.) are not that heavy at all, but in the meantime we expose our joints to unnecessary overload. Similarly, you should refrain from moving furniture or other activities that require the use of force. If you need to carry something, try to spread the weight on both hands (for example, two mineral waters of 1,5 l each should be carried in one hand). Thanks to this, we will not overload the joints, shoulders or knees too much. When lifting a heavy object from the ground, do not do it on your knees straight, it will be safer if you crouch down and only then slowly start lifting. Sad news related to caring for joints addressed only to women: give up high heels on a daily basis. Comfortable footwear with a soft sole will help you keep your joints healthy. This dedication may pay off in the future.