Many Doctors continue to misinform patients on both the causes of joint pain and treatment necessary to alleviate it. The cure to joint pain is not about popping a few pills and resting your tush in the hopes the pain will go away. This is only suppresses the symptoms of millions who are given this advice, only to later find their condition has progressed further. Here are 5 myths the medical profession is still insisting on when it comes to joint pain.
Imagine what your life would be like without joint pain. What if throbbing, aching joints never made you think twice about doing the activities you used to enjoy? Imagine being able to play 18 holes of golf effortlessly or sit through a movie without getting stiff. How about being able to get out of bed in the morning without feeling those creaks and pops, ready to take on the day?
Staying Active Is the Fountain of Youth
Here’s a simple truth to remember. Nothing does more for your quality of life and longevity than staying active as you age. And what usually keeps people from staying active is some combination of believing that aches and pains are a NORMAL part of the aging process, and quite simply,bad advice from their doctors. Despite what your doctor might tell you, there’s an underlying cause for joint pain that may have nothing to do with your age. (More on that later). But first, it’s important to understand that the conventional approach to joint pain is basically to band-aid the issue with painkillers.
Don’t Let Big Pharma Take Away Your Best Years
The current medical mentality on pain management has spurred a multibillion-dollar industry for Big Pharma. However, studies show that long-term use of seemingly “harmless” over-the-counter pills, such as ibuprofen, can actually weaken your joints over time, and prescription pain pills have a well-established track record of causing serious damage and even death. You may recall the tragedy that unfolded around the FDA-approved painkiller Vioxx, which claimed as many as 55,000 lives(and possibly up to 100,000) before the FDA banned it.It makes me wonder, is the next Vioxx lurking out there?
Despite what your doctor might say, you don’t have to stop exercising and take painkilling medications just to maintain an acceptable quality of life as you get older. And any way you slice it, taking painkillers long term, even ibuprofen, is NOT safe.
MYTH # 1: Exercise Makes Joint Pain Worse
If you’re suffering from any kind of joint pain, the commonly held belief is that additional “wear and tear” will make it worse. But the problem with this idea is that it doesn’t take into account the body’s inherent ability to repair damage and that physical activity actually stimulates this repair. The fact is, inactivity is known to weaken muscles and decrease joint flexibility.
Although short rest may be prescribed for back pain, it’s best to remain active. Experts say that complete bed rest is one of the worst things you can do. If you’re not active, the body quickly becomes deconditioned — causing even more pain when you eventually move.
Yet, strangely, if you go to your doctor complaining of joint pain, you’ll probably be told to “rest up.” However, it’s scientific fact that low-impact exercise, such as walking or biking, is highly beneficial to your joints because it increases circulation, which in turn enhances your body’s natural ability heal joint tissue and protect it from further damage
Imagine what your life would be like without joint pain. What if throbbing, aching joints never made you think twice about doing the activities you used to enjoy? Imagine being able to play 18 holes of golf effortlessly or sit through a movie without getting stiff. How about being able to get out of bed in the morning without feeling those creaks and pops, ready to take on the day?
Staying Active Is the Fountain of Youth
Here’s a simple truth to remember. Nothing does more for your quality of life and longevity than staying active as you age. And what usually keeps people from staying active is some combination of believing that aches and pains are a NORMAL part of the aging process, and quite simply,bad advice from their doctors. Despite what your doctor might tell you, there’s an underlying cause for joint pain that may have nothing to do with your age. (More on that later). But first, it’s important to understand that the conventional approach to joint pain is basically to band-aid the issue with painkillers.
Don’t Let Big Pharma Take Away Your Best Years
The current medical mentality on pain management has spurred a multibillion-dollar industry for Big Pharma. However, studies show that long-term use of seemingly “harmless” over-the-counter pills, such as ibuprofen, can actually weaken your joints over time, and prescription pain pills have a well-established track record of causing serious damage and even death. You may recall the tragedy that unfolded around the FDA-approved painkiller Vioxx, which claimed as many as 55,000 lives(and possibly up to 100,000) before the FDA banned it.It makes me wonder, is the next Vioxx lurking out there?
Despite what your doctor might say, you don’t have to stop exercising and take painkilling medications just to maintain an acceptable quality of life as you get older. And any way you slice it, taking painkillers long term, even ibuprofen, is NOT safe.
MYTH # 1: Exercise Makes Joint Pain Worse
If you’re suffering from any kind of joint pain, the commonly held belief is that additional “wear and tear” will make it worse. But the problem with this idea is that it doesn’t take into account the body’s inherent ability to repair damage and that physical activity actually stimulates this repair. The fact is, inactivity is known to weaken muscles and decrease joint flexibility.
Although short rest may be prescribed for back pain, it’s best to remain active. Experts say that complete bed rest is one of the worst things you can do. If you’re not active, the body quickly becomes deconditioned — causing even more pain when you eventually move.
Yet, strangely, if you go to your doctor complaining of joint pain, you’ll probably be told to “rest up.” However, it’s scientific fact that low-impact exercise, such as walking or biking, is highly beneficial to your joints because it increases circulation, which in turn enhances your body’s natural ability heal joint tissue and protect it from further damage
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