The Joint s A Rockin Keeping Arthritis At Bay
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The Joint's A Rockin': Keeping Arthritis at Bay
Summary:
Sore knees, hips, fingers, and back can make life difficult, especially when pain occurs after too much or too little activity. Almost everyone faces degenerative arthritis eventually, either from years of wear-and-tear on cartilage or following joint injuries.
By age 70, nearly everyone develops degenerative joint disease, though not all experience symptoms, according to Roland Moskowitz, a professor of medicine and director of the Northeast Ohio Multipurpose Arthritis Center. There's speculation about certain foods like soy, dairy, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers causing or worsening arthritis. However, there's no strong evidence supporting this. If you suspect a certain food affects your joints, consider eliminating it to see if symptoms improve.
Beyond diet, there are proactive steps to delay or slow down arthritis onset and progression, says Moskowitz. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is funding acupuncture trials at the University of Maryland and the University of Pennsylvania. As these trials are ongoing, it's too early to conclude if acupuncture is effective.
"Muscles are crucial for protecting joints," says Miriam Nelson, an exercise expert from Tufts University. While cartilage absorbs shock, strong muscles prevent cartilage wear. Nelson’s book, Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis, offers exercises to strengthen muscles in the lower back, buttocks, and hamstrings. When performing weight exercises, exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower, contrary to what might feel natural. Lie face down with your forehead on the floor, legs extended, and toes pointing back. This can help maintain joint health.
By staying proactive with muscle strengthening and monitoring diet, it’s possible to keep arthritis at bay and maintain a higher quality of life.
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