If you or someone you love battles with joint pain, you are certainly not alone. Due to the fact that joint pain is directly associated with health issues such as arthritis, gout, sprains, bursitis and sometimes even exercise-related injuries, it’s something that tends to be a common occurrence for many individuals.
And while some choose to treat it with prescribed anti-inflammatory medication or steroids, a good health care provider will tell you that one of the best ways to treat joint pain is to have a workout routine that consists of moderate exercise.
If you’re looking for a few tips on how you can manage your joint pain with the assistance of working out, we have five effective recommendations for you below:
Speak with your doctor.
The beauty with the internet is that you have all kinds of information at your disposal, 24 hours per day. The challenge with the internet is that it tempts you to assume that since something is in print then it must automatically be true (or that it’s something that is going to be most suitable for you). It would be unfortunate to read an article about the newest “miracle cure exercise” for joint pain only to end up with a more serious injury after you try it. That’s why, before you do anything, we recommend that you speak with your doctor so that you can discuss what is more appropriate based on your age, weight and current medical condition.
Workout daily.
It is important to workout every day. Well, at least 3-4 times per week. The reason we believe that should be emphasized is due to the fact that sometimes people will get into an exercise regimen but then once they start to feel better, they stop doing it and in a matter of time, the pain returns. So, whatever it is that you decide to do, make sure to commit to doing it on a consistent basis.
Do something that is low-impact.
Your joints are already providing you with discomfort; therefore, you don’t want to do anything that is going to only cause more irritation. You can avoid this by looking into doing exercises like walking, riding your bike and water aerobics. All of these stretch your joints but in a comfortable way.
Get a partner.
Say that you recently had an anterior approach hip replacement and now that you’re almost done with physical therapy, you’ve been told to start doing a bit of exercising on your own. One way to make sure that you stay on track is to get workout partner. They can help you to follow the instructions that you were given by your therapist and also hold you accountable on the days that you might not want to do it.
Be patient with the process.
While trying to manage joint pain, sometimes people find themselves getting discouraged when they don’t see immediate results. Remember that in order for you to feel less joint pain, your body is going to have to heal and that can process can take time. But if you are committed to your regimen (and you don’t overdo it), we’re confident that, in time, you will see that it was well worth the effort. You’ll feel it in your joints.