Daily lifestyle habits that can help and prevent joint pain this National Arthritis Week

By Davina C.

National Arthritis Week is an annual event that highlights the importance joint health. Did you know Arthritis is the biggest cause of pain and disability in the UK? In fact, according to Arthritis research UK, 10million people in the UK are living with the pain of arthritis (often unnoticed) every day.  However, arthritis isn't actually a singular condition that only affects the elderly: 15,000 children and young people also suffer from arthritic symptoms of pain, swelling and stiffness. Stats also show that behind mental health, arthritis is the second biggest cause of sick leave in the UK.

Whilst there are different forms of the condition, the most well known include Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic arthritis.

Stats show that 10% of all adults in the UK have been clinically diagnosed with Osteoarthritis comparable to about 11.5% in the US. Whilst the NHS reports that rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 400,000 people in the UK - it often starts between 40 and 50 years with women 3 times more likely to be affected than men.

There is no need to panic though, there are plenty of day-to-day small adjustments that you can make to your lifestyle from a young age to look after your joints or early stage to alleviate arthritis symptoms. For one, maintaining a healthy weight can help to ease the pressure on achy joints. Keeping active can also stabilise the joints by strengthening the surrounding muscles that support them. Bring swimming into your exercise regime - the buoyancy of water takes the stress off your joints, whilst strengthening them. Also make sleep your priority, research shows that decreased sleep can independently correlate with increased pain levels. Also make yourself a priority by taking time to rest and relax - focusing on breathwork and meditation to alleviate any simmering joint pain.

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You can join Arthritis Research UK in being a 'Pain Killer' - (for yourself, a friend, or loved one living with Arthritis) https://www.versusarthritis.org/

*The claims are based on clinical research, are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.