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One day I was watching a client workout and he mentioned that his knee ached. He had gone to the
doctor and nothing was structurally wrong. His doctor suggested he may have the beginnings of
arthritis. He was nervous that exercise would make it worse. This is a common misconception that
many American think and it just is not true.

The human body is designed for moving. As time move along our joints do succumb to wear and tear.
However it does not mean we have to become sedentary. By moving and keeping a solid exercise
program you can reduce joint pressure and improve muscular strength. This will reduce your chances
of developing arthritis or its friend osteoarthritis.

If you happen to have some sign of arthritis you can ease the pain by applying heat a few different
ways. You can use a moist heat pack for 20 minutes. Take a nice hot bath, hit the hot tub or apply a
dry heat pad to the pain area. The amount of times you apply this procedure will have an effect on the
outcome. I suggest 3 times per day. The heat helps relax the area, improves circulation and aids joint
relaxation. Apply cold to an area with sever pain to decreases inflammation. Apply for 20 minutes up
to 3 times per day.

There are a few supplement that have gained high recognition for there ability to help arthritis.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the main supplements that have hit the market. Both act to transfer
of water across cell membranes. Chondroitin is a larger molecule and thus is not as effective as
Glucosamine.

The other main supplement that I have used and read about is MSM. There have been many studies
of this supplement. This supplement reduces inflammation by effecting cortisol. Cortisol is your body’s
natural inflammation fighter. Recommended dose of MSM varies but the best I could find is 1 gram a
day up to 5 grams per day. Check with your doctor before taking any supplements.

To keep arthritis in check we need to exercise our bodies. We must make our muscles strong and
keep them active to prevent this crippling disease from ever starting. Exercise keeps the muscles
strong and the joints stable. With stable joints the movement pattern stays in balance. The best
exercises are of course low impact such as walking and swimming.

As I have talked before posture is essential to reducing joint pain. WHY? When joints are not at there
correct axis of rotation within the joint structure the body will over compensate for the lack of mobility
by using and abusing other muscles, tendons and ligaments. The added pressure from distorted posture aids in friction and enables arthritis to begin. When standing do not hunch over with your
shoulders rounded and you head forward. Keep your head up and your shoulder back. This will also
keep your lower half aligned.