The secrets of Disc Health
Disc and Joint health is a critical component to living a pain and arthritis free life. Let's cover a few basics to keeping your discs healthy and functional.
1. Water: The Proteoglycans that make up the disc are designed to attract and retain water. This forms a gel like substance responsible for the cushion of the disc. Therefore, the first step to healthy joints is Water intake (half your body weight in ounces of GOOD water daily).
2. Movement: The discs are completely avascular which means no blood supply. Therefore in order to get nutrients into the discs, they must go through daily loading/unloading cycles as with the Wobble Chair and Repetitive Cervical Traction. When these are not available, full active range of motion should be performed daily.
3. Nutrition: Your discs like every tissue require certain nutrients to stay healthy. Some of the major nutrients that improve disc health are Glucosamine and Chondroitin (BBG Arthiplex is an excellent product) though eating plenty of Fruits and Vegetables are the key to good systemic health.
4. Eliminate damage: Smoking leaches water from your joints, soda dehydrates your body, cows milk has been linked to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and chemical toxins destroy cartilage. Eliminate as many of these risk factors as possible.
5. Keep your spine functional: Getting adjusted keeps the joints free from restriction and helps the body maintain proper form which reduces abnormal weight bearing on the joints. Weight bearing exercise daily also keeps the joints strong.
Your joints are designed to last a lifetime without wear. By taking these basic measures you can add years of activity and reduce suffering significantly. Not to mention the savings on future health care cost by taking proper care of yourself. Feel free to post questions and comments to the Blog from our website.
1. Water: The Proteoglycans that make up the disc are designed to attract and retain water. This forms a gel like substance responsible for the cushion of the disc. Therefore, the first step to healthy joints is Water intake (half your body weight in ounces of GOOD water daily).
2. Movement: The discs are completely avascular which means no blood supply. Therefore in order to get nutrients into the discs, they must go through daily loading/unloading cycles as with the Wobble Chair and Repetitive Cervical Traction. When these are not available, full active range of motion should be performed daily.
3. Nutrition: Your discs like every tissue require certain nutrients to stay healthy. Some of the major nutrients that improve disc health are Glucosamine and Chondroitin (BBG Arthiplex is an excellent product) though eating plenty of Fruits and Vegetables are the key to good systemic health.
4. Eliminate damage: Smoking leaches water from your joints, soda dehydrates your body, cows milk has been linked to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and chemical toxins destroy cartilage. Eliminate as many of these risk factors as possible.
5. Keep your spine functional: Getting adjusted keeps the joints free from restriction and helps the body maintain proper form which reduces abnormal weight bearing on the joints. Weight bearing exercise daily also keeps the joints strong.
Your joints are designed to last a lifetime without wear. By taking these basic measures you can add years of activity and reduce suffering significantly. Not to mention the savings on future health care cost by taking proper care of yourself. Feel free to post questions and comments to the Blog from our website.
posted by Dr. Bucknell at 11:11 PM
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