{"id":13303,"date":"2024-09-25T16:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T16:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=13303"},"modified":"2024-09-26T18:08:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T18:08:54","slug":"7-steps-to-healthier-joints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2024\/09\/25\/7-steps-to-healthier-joints\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps to Healthier Joints"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"7 Steps to Healthier Joints \" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/09\/iStock-535040751-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our joints are essential for smooth, pain-free movement. Whether it\u2019s walking, bending, or simply turning our head, healthy joints allow us to move effortlessly. However, neglecting joint care can lead to discomfort, pain, and even restricted mobility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2024\/09\/25\/7-steps-to-healthier-joints\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cJoint pain is often the result of cartilage loss,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/catherine-fedorka-md\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Catherine Fedorka, MD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cCartilage is essential for our joints to function smoothly. Unfortunately, once it\u2019s gone, it doesn\u2019t regenerate. However, there are steps we can take to protect and preserve the cartilage we still have.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Is Cartilage?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cartilage is the tissue that covers the ends of bones, acting like both a shock absorber and a lubricant. It helps the bones that make up our joints slide against each other more easily when we move. But cartilage can wear out over time or through overuse, injury, or arthritis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAs cartilage degenerates, we develop bone spurs, which can rub against each other, making movement painful,\u201d Dr. Fedorka says. \u201cThat pain can limit movement, which can weaken muscles, making it even more difficult to move.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are things we can do to preserve the cartilage we have, strengthen the muscles that support our joints, and help us live with greater mobility and less pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#1 &#8211; Kick the habit:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> There\u2019s no shortage of information on how smoking can harm the heart, lungs, and other organ systems, but you may not be aware that it can also affect your joints.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSmoking increases inflammation throughout the body, making it more difficult to recover from injury or overuse,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/matthew-brown-md\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Matthew Brown, MD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, orthopaedic surgeon at Cooper University Health Care. \u201cThat includes harm and wear and tear on cartilage.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#2 &#8211; Kick up your heels:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Although overuse of joints can lead to trouble, it\u2019s important to remember our hinges were designed for motion. Regular moderate physical activity can relieve pain and stiffness, strengthen the muscles that support the joints, help with weight management, and improve balance, reducing the risk of falling and damaging your joints.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIf you are not normally active, choose exercises that are gentle to decrease your risk of injury,\u201d Dr. Brown says. \u201cIt\u2019s also important to vary activities to improve your overall flexibility, strength, and range of motion.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some good choices include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yoga.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tai chi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swimming.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strength training with light weights or resistance bands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><strong>#3 &#8211;<\/strong> <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase your water intake: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cartilage is 80% water, so the more water you drink, the healthier your joints will be. Although other fluids can help keep you hydrated, water is still your best choice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#4 &#8211; Take the pressure off: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joints are made to sustain a certain amount of pressure, but carrying around extra pounds may put more stress on your joints than you realize. That pressure can lead to premature deterioration of cartilage, especially in the lower body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><strong>\u00a0#5 &#8211;<\/strong> <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eat to reduce inflammation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> We\u2019ve long known that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, and beans and low in processed foods and saturated fats reduces the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases, but it can also be good for your joints. According to the Arthritis Foundation, a Mediterranean diet may reduce inflammation that can damage joints and lead to osteoarthritis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#6 &#8211; Stand (and sit) up straight:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Poor posture can place abnormal stress on your joints, leading to wear and tear on your cartilage.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPracticing good posture decreases stress and helps your muscles work more effectively to support your joints,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/eric-martin-md\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eric Martin, MD, FAAOS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, adult joint reconstruction surgeon at Cooper University Health Care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tips for good standing posture:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stand up straight, with your shoulders back and down.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your head level and in line with your body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tuck your abdomen in and tilt your pelvis slightly forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your feet shoulder width apart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tips for good sitting posture:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place your back against the back of the chair.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your head level and in line with your body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your feet flat on the floor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain a small space between the backs of your knees and the chair.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your knees at the same height or slightly lower than your hips.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#7 &#8211; Take care of your bones:<\/strong> Keeping your bones healthy is just as important as protecting your cartilage when it comes to joint health.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur bones benefit from the steps we take to keep our joints healthy, but there are additional steps we can take to keep them strong,\u201d says Dr. Martin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of those steps is adopting a diet high in calcium and vitamin D, which can be found in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Egg yolks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fortified milk, juices, and cereals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salmon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swordfish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tuna.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s also a good idea to limit consumption of carbonated soft drinks, coffee, and alcohol, which all cause your body to shed the calcium you need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By making small, everyday changes\u2014like staying active, eating a balanced diet, and maintaining good posture\u2014you can protect your joints and preserve your mobility for years to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/joint-replacement-and-reconstruction-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/joint-replacement-and-reconstruction-program\">joint replacement program<\/a> at Cooper University Health Care. If you have joint pain that interferes with your daily activities, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> to talk with a member of our orthopaedic team to discuss surgical and non-surgical options for joint concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7 pasos para unas articulaciones m\u00e1s sanas<\/h2>\n<p>Nuestras articulaciones son esenciales para un movimiento suave y sin dolor. Ya sea caminando, agach\u00e1ndonos o simplemente girando la cabeza, las articulaciones sanas nos permiten movernos sin esfuerzo. Sin embargo, descuidar el cuidado de las articulaciones puede provocar molestias, dolor e incluso movilidad restringida.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;El dolor en las articulaciones suele ser el resultado de la p\u00e9rdida de cart\u00edlago&#8221;, explica <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/catherine-fedorka-md\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Catherine Fedorka, MD<\/span><\/a>, cirujana ortop\u00e9dica especializada en cirug\u00eda de hombro y codo en <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>.<\/span> \u201cEl cart\u00edlago es esencial para que nuestras articulaciones funcionen sin problemas. Desafortunadamente, una vez que desaparece, no se regenera. Sin embargo, hay medidas que podemos tomar para proteger y preservar el cart\u00edlago que todav\u00eda tenemos\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el cart\u00edlago?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El cart\u00edlago es el tejido que cubre los extremos de los huesos y act\u00faa como amortiguador y lubricante. Ayuda a que los huesos que forman nuestras articulaciones se deslicen entre s\u00ed m\u00e1s f\u00e1cilmente cuando nos movemos. Pero el cart\u00edlago puede desgastarse con el tiempo o como resultado de un uso excesivo, una lesi\u00f3n o artritis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A medida que el cart\u00edlago se degenera, desarrollamos espolones \u00f3seos, que pueden rozarse entre s\u00ed, haciendo que el movimiento sea doloroso&#8221;, dice el Dr. Fedorka. &#8220;Ese dolor puede limitar el movimiento, lo que puede debilitar los m\u00fasculos y dificultar a\u00fan m\u00e1s el movimiento&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Hay cosas que podemos hacer para preservar el cart\u00edlago que tenemos, fortalecer los m\u00fasculos que sostienen nuestras articulaciones y ayudarnos a vivir con mayor movilidad y menos dolor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#1 &#8211; Deje el h\u00e1bito:<\/strong> No falta informaci\u00f3n sobre c\u00f3mo fumar puede da\u00f1ar el coraz\u00f3n, los pulmones y otros sistemas de \u00f3rganos, pero es posible que no sepa que tambi\u00e9n puede afectar sus articulaciones.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fumar aumenta la inflamaci\u00f3n en todo el cuerpo, lo que hace que sea m\u00e1s dif\u00edcil recuperarse de una lesi\u00f3n o uso excesivo&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/matthew-brown-md\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Matthew Brown, MD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span> cirujano ortop\u00e9dico de Cooper University Health Care. &#8220;Eso incluye da\u00f1o y desgaste del cart\u00edlago&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2 &#8211; Levanta los talones:<\/strong> aunque el uso excesivo de las articulaciones puede provocar problemas, es importante recordar que nuestras bisagras fueron dise\u00f1adas para el movimiento. La actividad f\u00edsica moderada y regular puede aliviar el dolor y la rigidez, fortalecer los m\u00fasculos que sostienen las articulaciones, ayudar a controlar el peso y mejorar el equilibrio, reduciendo el riesgo de ca\u00eddas y da\u00f1os en las articulaciones.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Si normalmente no hace actividad f\u00edsica, elija ejercicios que sean suaves para disminuir el riesgo de lesiones&#8221;, dice el Dr. Brown. &#8220;Tambi\u00e9n es importante variar las actividades para mejorar la flexibilidad, la fuerza y \u200b\u200bel rango de movimiento en general&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Algunas buenas opciones incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Tai chi.<\/li>\n<li>Caminando.<\/li>\n<li>Nadar.<\/li>\n<li>Entrenamiento de fuerza con pesas ligeras o bandas de resistencia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#3 &#8211; Aumente su consumo de agua:<\/strong> El cart\u00edlago est\u00e1 compuesto en un 80% por agua, por lo que cuanta m\u00e1s agua beba, m\u00e1s sanas estar\u00e1n sus articulaciones. Aunque otros l\u00edquidos pueden ayudarte a mantenerte hidratado, el agua sigue siendo tu mejor opci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#4 &#8211; Lib\u00e9rese de la presi\u00f3n:<\/strong> Las articulaciones est\u00e1n hechas para soportar una cierta cantidad de presi\u00f3n, pero cargar kilos de m\u00e1s puede ejercer m\u00e1s presi\u00f3n sobre las articulaciones de lo que cree. Esa presi\u00f3n puede provocar un deterioro prematuro del cart\u00edlago, especialmente en la parte inferior del cuerpo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0#5 &#8211; Coma para reducir la inflamaci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Sabemos desde hace mucho tiempo que una dieta rica en frutas, verduras, pescado, nueces y frijoles y baja en alimentos procesados \u200b\u200by grasas saturadas reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y de otro tipo, pero tambi\u00e9n puede ser Bueno para tus articulaciones. Seg\u00fan la Arthritis Foundation, una dieta mediterr\u00e1nea puede reducir la inflamaci\u00f3n que puede da\u00f1ar las articulaciones y provocar osteoartritis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#6 &#8211; P\u00e1rese (y si\u00e9ntese) derecho:<\/strong> una mala postura puede generar una tensi\u00f3n anormal en las articulaciones, lo que provoca desgaste del cart\u00edlago.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Practicar una buena postura disminuye el estr\u00e9s y ayuda a que los m\u00fasculos trabajen de manera m\u00e1s efectiva para sostener las articulaciones&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/eric-martin-md\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eric Martin, MD, FAAOS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span>cirujano de reconstrucci\u00f3n de articulaciones para adultos en Cooper University Health Care.<\/p>\n<p>Consejos para una buena postura de pie:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>P\u00e1rese derecho, con los hombros hacia atr\u00e1s y hacia abajo.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga la cabeza nivelada y alineada con su cuerpo.<\/li>\n<li>Meta el abdomen hacia adentro e incline la pelvis ligeramente hacia adelante.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga los pies separados a la altura de los hombros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consejos para una buena postura al sentarse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloque su espalda contra el respaldo de la silla.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga la cabeza nivelada y alineada con su cuerpo.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga los pies apoyados en el suelo.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga un peque\u00f1o espacio entre la parte posterior de las rodillas y la silla.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga las rodillas a la misma altura o ligeramente m\u00e1s bajas que las caderas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#7 &#8211; Cuida tus huesos:<\/strong> Mantener tus huesos sanos es tan importante como proteger tus cart\u00edlagos cuando se trata de la salud de las articulaciones.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nuestros huesos se benefician de las medidas que tomamos para mantener nuestras articulaciones sanas, pero hay medidas adicionales que podemos tomar para mantenerlas fuertes&#8221;, dice el Dr. Martin.<\/p>\n<p>Uno de esos pasos es adoptar una dieta rica en calcio y vitamina D, que se puede encontrar en:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yemas de huevo.<\/li>\n<li>Leches, jugos y cereales fortificados.<\/li>\n<li>Salm\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<li>Pez espada.<\/li>\n<li>At\u00fan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n es una buena idea limitar el consumo de refrescos carbonatados, caf\u00e9 y alcohol, ya que todos ellos hacen que el cuerpo elimine el calcio que necesita.<\/p>\n<p>Al realizar peque\u00f1os cambios cotidianos, como mantenerse activo, llevar una dieta equilibrada y mantener una buena postura, puede proteger sus articulaciones y preservar su movilidad en los a\u00f1os venideros.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/joint-replacement-and-reconstruction-program\">Haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el programa de reemplazo de articulaciones de Cooper University Health Care. Si tiene dolor en las articulaciones que interfiere con sus actividades diarias, llame al <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a><\/span> para hablar con un miembro de nuestro equipo ortop\u00e9dico y analizar opciones quir\u00fargicas y no quir\u00fargicas para sus problemas en las articulaciones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our joints are essential for smooth, pain-free movement. Whether it\u2019s walking, bending, or simply turning our head, healthy joints allow us to move effortlessly. 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