When you suffer from joint stiffness simple things like bending down for the newspaper or walking the dog can be painful. Joint stiffness can have many causes but most cases of joint stiffness are the result of normal changes of age. The joints ligaments and tendons, over time, can become stretched causing them to become less stable and more prone to wear, tear and joint stiffness. Also, as we age the lubricating membrane that normally allows for joint motion can become dried and contracted, causing joint stiffness. Joint stiffness may also be the result of simply not getting enough exercise. If you have been bed ridden, in a cast or have simply been a couch potato, you are subject to joint stiffness. Old injuries, as well as overuse and inflammation in the muscles around a joint can also cause joint stiffness.
IS JOINT STIFFNESS A SIGN OF ARTHRITIS?
Joint stiffness is not necessarily a sign of arthritis, for the reasons given above, but it CAN be. Therefore if you have experienced joint stiffness for longer than 6 weeks, or, if you regularly wake up with joint stiffness that improves as the day goes on, see your doctor. If you experience these joint stiffness symptoms you may not be suffering from arthritis but there are other conditions, such as polymyalgia rheumatica, bursitis or tendenitis, that can cause joint stiffness. Your doctor will be able to tell for sure if your joint stiffness is caused by a medical condition.
RELIEF FOR JOINT STIFFNESS
You may find some relief from joint stiffness with moist heat. Place a wet towel in the clothes dryer until it is warm, but is still damp. Wrap the warm towel around the area where you are experiencing joint stiffness. Leave the heated towel in place for at least 20 minutes. You may also find joint stiffness relief by taking a warm bath or using a moist heating pad.
Exercise may prevent joint stiffness or provide joint stiffness relief. Gentle range of motion exercises, being careful not to overly strain the joint, can be effective. Light stretching exercises may also be effective against joint stiffness.
Anti-inflammatory medicines, such as Tylenol, may provide joint stiffness relief. However, synthetic medications have a long list of side effects, especially stomach problems. Prolonged use of synthetic drugs for joint stiffness is not recommended.
FIGHT JOINT STIFFNESS NATURALLY
There are many natural products which can help with joint stiffness. NEWtritional Health Care recommends ULTRA JOINT HEALTH. Ultra Joint Health includes all natural vitamins and minerals, such as MSM, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium and Glucosamine, specifically formulated to assist Joint health. This formula is based on pH balance, electrolyte minerals and vitamin C complex as catalysts for more rapid and effective healing properties. Alkaline minerals aid in rapidly reducing the metabolic acidity that is associated with inflammatory conditions. Electrolytes are balanced to aid in moving the formula into the cellular structure at a more rapid rate and the Vitamin C complex is potentiated (meaning to make more powerful). The vitamin C complex contains bioflavonoids, which increase the effectiveness of Vitamin C by preventing it from being destroyed by oxidation in the body. You will be able to realize faster relief and need less of the primary ingredients for relief than you would need if you took a similar formula that does not contain this pH balanced approach.
Ultra Joint Health contains MSM, a safe and stable form of sulfur that can be immediately absorbed into the body. Sulfur is the fourth most needed element in human nutrition because it is involved in nearly every metabolic process in the body and is essential in the regeneration and nourishment of healthy cells. MSM prevents cells from becoming rigid, promotes elasticity, speeds healing following injury and gives an added boost to regeneration and repair of damaged joint tissues. MSM has also been proven to be a very effective anti-inflammatory. Inflammation can be one of the causes of joint stiffness. Please see the MSM CAPSULES, MSM LOTION, or MSM Powder pages for more information about MSM.
Ultra Joint Health contains Glucosamine sulfate. Glucosamine is a natural substance consisting of glucose and glutamine that bolsters structural cartilage. Glucosamine studies have shown that with regular use it can aid in rebuilding damaged joints, tendons, cartilage and soft tissue. Glucosamine sulfate is critical to smooth, flexible joint movement. Glucosamine is the key component of connective tissues providing joints with elasticity and longevity. It is an essential building block for bones, ligaments, nails, skin and numerous tissues and a primary constituent of the protein groups, proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans of cartilage cells. These proteins are essential for proper joint tissue function. Investigators in Europe determined that joint stiffness, joint pain, joint tenderness and joint swelling were significantly reduced by giving 1500 subjects 500 mg of Glucosamine three times daily. Many studies have suggested that glucosamine sulfate is the most effective form of glucosamine because it is more readily absorbed into the body. According to these studies, glucosamine can reduce pain and repair damaged cartilage and joint tissue.
Ultra Joint Health also includes supporting nutrients such as Boswelia, a natural anti-inflammatory, and dL Phenylalanine, a natural pain inhibitor. We have added essential fatty acids in the form of borage powder. Borage powder is the essential provider of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). GLA is an Omega 6 essential fatty acid that is essential for immune system functioning and cell metabolism. GLA makes prostaglandins which promote relaxation of the muscles that may otherwise cramp (cramped muscles can cause joint stiffness). GLA enhances blood flow by relaxing blood vessels. More blood flow means more oxygen is available to muscles, which will lead to increased stamina. Other positive effects of essential fatty acids include energy production, maintenance of body temperature, insulation of nerves, protection of body tissue, establishment of cellular metabolism, antioxidant activity, cardiovascular protection, anti-microbial activity and tumor inhibition.
Ginseng (a Bioflavonoid) has been added to the proprietary blend to increase energy, counter the effects of stress and enhance intellectual and physical performance. It has been used for centuries in Asia as a restorative agent to aid in the general promotion of good health and to improve stamina, breathing, coordination and immunity. We also added Ginkgo Biloba, known to increase peripheral blood flow and to inhibit PAF (Platelet Activating Factor), thereby decreasing clot formation and improving circulation. Since high levels of PAF are associated with the aging process (and remember joint stiffness is often simply a result of aging), researchers believe that Ginkgo Biloba may slow the aging process. Vitamin B6 is water soluble (will not build up in the body but instead flushes out of the body in the urine) is required for the production of serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that controls our moods, appetite, sleep and, most important to people that suffer joint stiffness, sensitivity to pain.
ULTRA JOINT HEALTH is an amazing product specifically formulated for joint health. NHC highly recommends this product to anyone that suffers from joint stiffness, joint swelling or any condition that can impact the joints.
NHC also recommends Arthro-Pain Cream - For Arthritis Pain Relief, Aching Joint Pain Relief and Sore Muscle Relief. This product uses all natural ingredients that have proven to be effective for arthritis pain relief.
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