Bad habits and improper lifestyle can lead to the development of arthritis. Moreover, often we do not even know that we are harming our health. Let’s take a closer look at the top 7 bad habits for joint health.
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Uncomfortable shoes.
Women always want to look spectacular and they wear tight shoes with high heels. As a result, tight shoes compress the joints of the feet. This interferes with blood circulation and the delivery of nutrients to the joint. High heels are harmful to all joints of the lower extremities and joints of the spine.
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Abuse of tasty but harmful food.
Meat products such as sausages and frankfurters cause the most damage to the joints. They contain large amounts of purines and nitrites, which worsens the condition of the joints. In addition, eating a lot of junk food contributes to obesity. Weight gain is provided by easily digestible carbohydrates (sweets, mashed potatoes, bakery products, etc.). As a result of weight gain, the load on the joints of the lower extremities increases.
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Eating food with lots of salt and flavor enhancers.
Salt is a preservative and is very harmful to the joints. Consumption of salt in large quantities disturbs the water-salt balance in the body. In addition to salt, many foods contain monosodium glutamate, which improves the taste and aroma of foods. The disadvantage of MSG is that it can aggravate joint pain and inflammation.
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Excessive hardening of the body.
Swimming in ice water, of course, is useful because it increases the body’s defenses. However, low temperatures (as well as high ones) have a negative effect on joint health. The hardening process should be approached very carefully. Even if you decide to harden with a contrast shower, the water temperature should gradually decrease.
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Rapid weight loss.
To lose weight a person begins to engage in intense sports. This method of weight loss can lead to joint injuries and later arthritis. Because joints need proper nutrition, a lack of essential nutrients can lead to arthritis. If you decide to lose weight, do it gradually and under the supervision of experts.
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Sedentary lifestyle.
Modern technology and progress make us lazy. We do not want to get up from a chair and walk a few meters. Lack of movement leads to gradual atrophy of the muscles and ligaments of the joints, and subsequently to their deformation. Lack of movement leads to overweight and joint problems.
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Overexertion of the body.
Physical activity, including sports, is beneficial. But overexertion is bad for the joints. This is especially true for those who play professional sports. Such athletes need to build muscle mass, and as the muscle tissue grows, the load on the joints also increases. In the future, this leads to injuries. Improperly performed basic exercises increase the load on the knee, elbow and shoulder joints. Even when running in the park, when the sole touches a hard surface, all joints of the lower limb are subjected to significant stress.
If you notice symptoms of arthritis, be sure to see a doctor and take modern effective drugs such as Apo-Diclo SR or Apo-Prednisone.