Dr. Jeff Langmaid explains how arthritis breaks down joint cartilage and why daily habits matter more than age. Stretching, proper desk ergonomics, and anti-inflammatory foods reduce symptoms. New habits stick in about 60 days, so start early if you have neck pain or stiffness.
About 60 days.
Dr. Jeff Langmaid.
Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid with Research that Matters TV Arthritis is the breakdown of the cartilage around your joints. It can happen anywhere in your body, and common symptoms associated with arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, swelling or restricted motion. While osteoarthritis is a natural part of the aging process, the decisions you make every day have a dramatic effect on whether it becomes a problem for you as you get older. Choices you make today can play a powerful role in your future health. Many people get diagnosed with arthritis and believe they are destined for a life of pain, but that is not true. Thinning discs and bone spurs happen as we age due to gravity, previous injuries, and other lifestyle factors. But you can manage and even mitigate many of the challenges of arthritis by making positive decisions for your spinal health each and every day. Here are three ways to stay proactive and reduce the effects of arthritis. Number one, each day, perform stretches and exercises that foster a balance of strength and flexibility. Number two, use good ergonomics at your work desk by keeping your monitor at eye level. And three, follow a diet that limits inflammatory foods, which can contribute to pain and chronic inflammation. A habit is defined as a routine that's repeated without you even thinking about it. It's estimated that habits form after about 60 days. Can you commit to following healthy habits above for the next 60 days? I think so. There isn't just one thing you can do to prevent arthritis, but making small changes to your habits each day can help you minimize your results of pain. It's never too late to start a new set of healthy habits, so call us today if you've been experiencing any symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. To get the most relief, pain, stiffness, swelling and restricted motion should be addressed sooner rather than later. My name is Dr. Jeff Langman, and I'll see you next week for another episode of Research that Matters. TV.
