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What REALLY causes Joint, Lower Back and Shoulder Pain? (Part 2)

(See Part 1 here) ANTI-INFLAMMATORY diet for Joint Pain Relief

Could it be a mineral deficiency?Food alone can sometimes make or break your joints. With the American diet a high risk for diabetes, is it any wonder that more and more people require hip and knee replacements?

The first line of defense: Omega-3’s

Imagine two civilizations. One society has flawless connections of roads, passageways, and solid fortifying structures. The other town, unfortunately, has only dirt roads, clogged connections, and consistent smoke. Where would you prefer to live?

The fatty acids known as Omega-3’s are naturally anti-inflammatory and have many roles for the smooth functioning of our joints and bodies.

Unfortunately, most people consume significantly too many Omega-6 fatty acids from animal products and vegetable oils. Omega-6‘s are like Engineers, whereas Omega-3‘s are like Top Chefs. If you go to a restaurant, wouldn’t you rather have a Top Chef prepare your meal?

Thats the whole idea behind balance: If you don’t have any Top Chefs, instead you’ll have Engineers attempting to prepare fine cuisine. Ultimately, the Engineers will cook some food, but it will pale in comparison best quality as the Chef’s food (engineer food could even be Harmful!). Thats how it works in your body, and thats why Omega-3s are REALLY important.

Omega-3 can be found in Wild Fish (salmon, tuna, etc), Flaxseed, and Walnuts. Additional supplementation is usually recommended.

Vitamin D: Pro-hormone and Bone Builder

We all know that Vitamin D can be synthesized from sunlight. Well, how much sunlight are you getting right now?

Vitamin D is most well known for aiding the absorption of Calcium for bones, even though it has many more functions in the body. I get a customer every single day who tells me their blood test showed a Vitamin D deficiency. I show them exactly where to solve that issue.

A study indicated that a group of people with chronic lower back pain reduced symptoms in 85% of individuals just by daily Vitamin D supplementation.

Most people should take between 1,000 and 2,000 IU (International Units) per day in a soft gel form. And it helps.

Turmeric: Nature’s Anti-inflammatory spice

More and more people are choosing Turmeric supplementation in pill form or to spice up their meals. Turns out that Turmeric is a COX2 inhibitor and works like Ibuprofen without the negative intestinal side effects.

Great for anti-inflammatory response, but not so much for chronic injuries to the tendons.

Each person’s individual case is important to consider for anti-inflammatory needs, even though many people receive benefits from the healing powers of Turmeric.

Joint Pain is Solved inside and out

A healthy diet is imperative for fixing those joints and pains — not to mention getting lean and disease prevention. This is just one more reason why healthy eating is no joke. Indulge in health by turning that hamburger into a Salmon Burger — one step at a time for pain-free living.

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What REALLY causes Joint, Lower Back and Shoulder pain?

The root of the problem is always the most important.

If the problem doesn’t get fixed, you may require major joint surgery down the line.

Our bodies are completely interconnected through dynamic movement.

Let’s take the activity of walking as an example. At your first step, the way your foot lands will determine how your knee compensates for balance. If your foot lands at a kinetic disadvantage at each step for 1,000 steps, then your kneecap may track inefficiently over the knee joint — scraping your cartilage and connective tissue into deterioration.

If the knees continue to be messed up from poor walking form, the pain will relate higher up on the chain. Your hips may be stiff, and the front muscle at the knee may become weak or even inactive.

Tight hips can cause your back to have an excessive arch — known as lordosis.

Leaning back might not be the best idea

Leaning back might not be the best idea

People who have lordosis of the spine typically have ‘inactive’ glute or butt muscles. Inactive glutes generally lead to improper lifting form (especially lifting from the ground) and can lead to serious lower back injury.

Moving on…since the spine is shaped in an S curve, then the curve at the bottom will largely determine the curve at the top. That means your shoulders could become hunched over, and now you’re at risk for shoulder joint degeneration and back pain from your upper back to your lower back.

Continuing the chain, if you have shoulder dysfunction, it can contribute stress on the elbow joint — increasing your risk of tendinosis like Tennis elbow, or even permanent damage.

You CAN Protect your Joints for Life

  • Exercise each muscle group equally. If you work out your chest, you BETTER be working out your back too. If you don’t keep your body in balance, your body will assume faulty recruitment patterns and lead to joint degeneration.
  • Stretch your tight muscles, strengthen your weak muscles. Most weight lifters don’t like to stretch. Heck, a lot of people can get away with NOT stretching…but do you want to take the risk (especially if you’re already in pain)?
  • Foam roll your muscles for active Myofascia Release. The idea behind this is to roll out the scar tissue in the muscle, and to stretch the fascia — which covers your entire body.
  • Lose weight. Obese people generally put FAR too much stress on their joints — leading to complications much sooner than general population.

This is information that every person should be aware of. A little anatomy goes a long way…

Stay healthy, all.

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