Joint pains: Causes, precautions and prevention

Joint Pains are common ailment in winters. We bring a report on how to prevent this problem and stay fit this winter season.

Chilly mornings can be difficult for those having joint problems.

JOINTS PROBLEMS IN WINTERS: CAUSES

• Physical inactivity

• Exposure to cold

• Not being properly covered while sleeping

• Being in one posture for long hours

• Adopting wrong postures while doing activity

COMMON JOINT PROBLEMS

• Pain and stiffness in the knee joint

• Backache

• Pain in the neck

It is always important to take precautions in the cold weather.

PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid sudden exposure to cold

• Cover your body properly

• Wear layers of clothes

• Do slight warm- up before going out

• Hot pack , towel or hot bottle can be used for pain or stiffness

PREVENTION

• Avoid sudden exposure to cold

• Do slight warm- up before going out

• Mobility of muscles and joints is must

• Exercise helps to reduce the stiffness

• Go for walk

• Exercise helps to reduce the stiffness

• Keep your weight under control

• Physical activities may help

• Maintain good body posture

• Take a balanced diet

Stay fit and active during winters to keep away joint problems.