Does joint pain affect your activity?
Could Pain Be Coming To A Joint Near You?
We often associate joint pain with old age, however the condition which currently affects 9 million Britons, can strike at any age, with many younger and active people suffering as a result of wear and tear on joints from sport or injury. Charity, Arthritis Care, predict that figure could double by 2030 due to an increasingly ageing and overweight population.
Celeb sufferers
And it seems celebrities are not immune to joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis, with Lily Allen and David Beckham reported to suffer from varying degrees of arthritis.
Pushing bodies to extremes
Many elite athletes at risk of damaging their joints due to regularly push their bodies to extremes. The likes of Wayne Rooney and Gareth Bale could soon join the long list of footballing greats including Roy Keane and Harry Kewell (husband to TV’s Sheree Murphy), to be diagnosed with early onset arthritis by the time they hit 40.
Top Tips for Active Living Naturally....
Tip 1. Consider taking a joint health supplement
Opt for a supplement that is backed by extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate its effectiveness. GOPO Joint Health is used by thousands of sufferers over the past seven years to relieve joint pain and other associated symptoms. Extensive evidence for GOPO® demonstrates it:
Reduces joint pain – with 8 out of 10 osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers reporting pain reduction after just 3 weeks of treatment
Improves joint mobility – by reducing joint tenderness and swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Reduces the need for painkillers – with almost half of OA sufferers able to reduce their consumption of paracetamol
Rebuilds joint tissues and cartilage
Tip 2. Maintain a healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy weight can be beneficial on joints. One study claimed that losing about a pound of weight delivers almost a four pound reduction in knee joint load for each step.
Tip 3. Avoid injury
Knee injury can increase the chances of developing and aggravating osteoarthritis in many people. Should injury occur allow enough time for full recovery and be sure to seek professional advice if symptoms persist.
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