Arthritis and Joint Pain Sufferers Rejoice!

It's true that in a way I brought it upon myself. Years of fierce competition on the sporting field seemed like a good idea at the time, but I'm beginning to feel the fall-out in this body of mine, once upon a time the well-oiled machine! Aches and pains and a family history of arthritis weigh heavily on my mind as I attempt to find relief for my joint pain. Can anything be done or is this just the price I have to pay for a life of much physical activity? Well, I now believe there's relief at hand in the form of two supplements called glucosamine and chondroitin. Taken in combination, these winning supplements seem to be winning lots of grateful fans.

Wise mechanics will tell you that a machine's output is dependent on the measures taken to prevent failure and breakdown. Just like machines, our bodies need to be cared for and maintained for maximum output. Interestingly, it is not usually our muscles or bone structures which are the cause of our niggling pains but rather the joints themselves. It is the joints which hinge the muscular and skeletal systems together. They are very, very important. I have watched the ageing, as well as fellow sportspeople suffer joint pain after years of high physical activity, for far too long.

It had always been in the back of my mind that one day joint pain and arthritis could plague me due to excessive and constant training and competition. Yet it seemed to rocket quickly to the forefront of my thoughts as seemingly simultaneously my father and father-in-law, both elite sportsmen in their day, started suffering from intense pain caused by degeneration with joints such as knees, neck, elbows and shoulders. Their physicians presented them with two options: invasive means involving joint replacements and the like or proven supplements that improved joint function and relieved pain. The results of choosing the latter were and have been remarkable. The key? The highly researched dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin.

If you have ever suffered from arthritis or joint degeneration, you will know that it can be a debilitating experience. Without going into the intricate medical terminolgy and indepth physiological explanations that often confuse sufferers, it is often the combination of a diminishing level of fluids and a breakdown of cartilage that normally creates the easy sliding movement within joints which causes decreased movement and corrosion. Without this slipperiness, grating and scraping occurs and movement is restricted as pain is increased.

It is not just the aged and elderly that suffer from pain due to arthritis, oesteoarthritis and other forms of joint disfunction. Observing a former elite sportsperson who has played sport at the highest level and represented his nation in Rugby League just a few short years ago, I was amazed at a recent sight. I watched him struggle to put his socks on, thanks to joint pain in his knees and back. Such a simple task for one still so fit but it was causing major discomfort. Yet, this discomfort can be radically lessened with the use of a supplement containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It would now place you in grave danger if you attempted to steal them from him! In many ways they are, and have been his saviour!

Recent studies have confirmed that glucosamine and chondroitin provide pain relief. According to the Council For Responsible Nurtrition, the clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute of Health in the USA concluded that the combined use of the two dietary supplements provides significant pain relief for arthritis sufferers. According to many, early intervention with these two supplements will significantly slow the onset of arthritis and joint pain. Maybe everyone involved with vigorous sporting activity should consider taking them early in their career.

Both glucosamine and chondroitin are naturally found in the body, the former plays a role in cartilage formation and repair and the latter is part of a large protein molecule which provides cartilage elasticity. But it is the combination of the two which seems to works wonders in sufferers. My Dad says it took him a couple of months of use until he fully felt the wonderful effect of it in his body.

Naturally I do not recommend that you rely upon supplements alone to provide all the answers to your individual situation. Gentle physical activity can also assist in increasing movement and reducing joint pain. Ensuring that you stretch and warm up your joints should be a priority for everyone when exercising. I do suggest, though, that you combine your present regime with a supplement which combines glucosamine and chondroitin and just see how much your pain is reduced.

When exercising, you should as a habit, warm up by stretching your joints and muscles. Careful that you do not overstretch or do too much too soon. Ideally your warm up should contain long, gentle movements and stretches should be held for around 10-15 seconds. You can supplement stretches with other movements dependent on your level of mobility and age, isometrics and probably even weight-bearing activities.

There are few things worse than constant, debilitating pain. The simplest of everyday activities like cleaning your teeth, lacing your shoes, lifting up your kids and grandkids and even turning on taps, become an ordeal. Arthritis and joint pain sufferers are finding hope in a combination of two health supplements called glucosamine and chondroitin. As a long time health educator and adviser it thrills me to receive emails from join pain sufferers who have found glorious relief in these simple supplements.

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Colin Johnson highly recommends Joint Plus as arthritis treatment containing glucosamine chondroitin. Colin has been a physical instructor, drug educator, elite sports analyst and player, husband and father of five all in one lifetime!