Focus on joint health this May | Herbal Groups

Posted on 15 May 2012 by admin

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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, a time when you should keep the health of your joints in mind. In honor of the month, the Post Bulletin recently published an article by Wes Emmert, sports and athletic performance manager for the Olmsted Medical Center in Minnesota about managing arthritis.

The National Center for Biotechnology Information states that almost everyone gets symptoms of osteoarthritis by the age of 70. This is why many people take herbal joint supplements to potentially help keep their joints healthy.

Emmert quoted certified group fitness instructor Sarah Cima about the importance of exercise when you have arthritis.

"One of the best ways to manage arthritis is incorporating physical activity into your daily routine. This may sound ironic, but it really does help. The key is to find the appropriate physical activity," said Cima, quoted by the news source.

Emmert recommended water-based physical activity as a good way to get cardiovascular exercise without putting too much pressure on the joints. The Mayo Clinic suggests that individuals with arthritis also do some light weight-lifting to promote muscle strength. If you have arthritis, ask your doctor about starting an exercise routine and consider taking an herbal joint supplement.
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Tags | Joint Health

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