What to Do if Your Joints Are Always Sore

By Alexis Mills

Feeling that your joints are constantly stiff and in pain is a problem that can affect your mobility. You could be feeling this way because of a condition you have or from lifestyle factors. But either way, there are ways to treat this pain and help you feel better in daily activities and avoid future health issues.

See a Chiropractor 

The way that chiropractic care helps with your joints is that it targets the root cause of your pain in order to provide relief. Additionally, it will give your joints a greater range of motion which improves flexibility. The treatments relax the muscles to give you better coordination. Each treatment at The Joint Chiropractic is customized to each patient since every person is different and needs different types of relief even when it comes to joint pain. Chiropractors will be able to help reduce the pressure on your joints by removing restrictions that may inhibit nerve function that prevents the body from communicating at its optimal level. Chiropractors will also be able to give you recommendations on lifestyle factors and how you can better support the parts of your body that are in pain.

Do a Cleanse

There are certain foods that you put in your body that actually create inflammation and create joint pain. Doing a cleanse filled with foods that fuel your health will be able to help your joints. You can incorporate foods such as whole grains, turmeric, ginger, fish, and cherries because they all have anti-inflammatory properties. But the point is that nutrition has a healing effect to treat issues naturally.

Exercise and Stretch it Out

Getting your body moving and strengthening your muscles will help support the joints and increase mobility. It's even more important to stretch out your joints daily so they aren't stuck, or restricted, in the same positions every day. Especially if you are sitting in the same position for a long period of time, make sure you stretch out all of the joints to keep them from getting stiff.

Remember that you can do things at home like a cleanse, exercising and stretching, but it's important to get a consultation so your chiropractors can assess and create a treatment plan that is best suited for you. At The Joint Chiropractic, you are able to visit at your own convenience and achieve pain relief through natural treatment. If you are nervous or still have questions about chiropractic treatment, chiropractors will first perform a consultation and examination in which you will have the opportunity to get any reassurance you need before receiving an adjustment. Drop in on The Joint to learn more and see if chiropractic care is right for you.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in San Diego, Calif.