How can we protect our bones and joints?
Every year, the week following October 12th is dedicated to bone and joint health and disease prevention. This global event highlights the importance of early diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems and disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis, and osteoporosis. According to the Czech Institute for Health Information and Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common causes of long-term work disability, lasting an average of two months. Bone and Joint Action Week, organized by the United Nations and the World Health Organization, is held annually from October 12th.
Some of the causes of joint and bone diseases are heredity, obesity, poor eating habits, or a sedentary lifestyle. Musculoskeletal disorders can also develop in childhood due to incorrect body movements that lead to muscle imbalances, resulting in poor posture.
Prevent musculoskeletal disorders
Maintain your optimal body weight, excess weight unnecessarily burdens our musculoskeletal system.
Enjoy regular physical activity and stretching, but beware of excessive overload.
These days, many of us spend a lot of time sitting in front of a computer, so pay attention to your sitting posture. The height of the chair should allow both feet to fully touch the floor, your hips should be slightly higher than your knees, and you should avoid slouching.
Keep warm. Back pain, in particular, can be caused by the cold.
Profitez de massages non seulement de vos muscles mais aussi de vos articulations, en utilisant des gels corporels de soutien.
Prevention also includes sufficient protein intake which ensures normal bone condition.
Make sure you're getting enough micronutrients. Certain vitamins and minerals can support optimal bone condition and collagen production.
Beneficial vitamins and minerals:
Vitamine C
Vitamin C is best known for its antioxidant effects and its ability to support our immune system. It also optimizes collagen production, which is vital for the normal functioning of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, and teeth. It also helps us reduce fatigue and tiredness and absorb iron. Vitamin C is naturally present in fermented cabbage, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes, making it an important source of vitamin C for Czechs, as they frequently consume it as a side dish.
Vitamine D
Vitamin C is best known for its antioxidant effects and its ability to support our immune system. It also optimizes collagen production, which is vital for the normal functioning of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, and teeth. It also helps us reduce fatigue and tiredness and absorb iron. Vitamin C is naturally present in fermented cabbage, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes, making it an important source of vitamin C for Czechs, as they frequently consume it as a side dish.
Calcium
As already mentioned, calcium is essential for the normal condition of bones and teeth. It also helps prevent bone mineral loss in women after menopause, optimizes muscle function, and supports normal energy metabolism. Calcium is naturally present in milk and dairy products, poppy seeds, some legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Cuivre
The importance of copper for our body is not well known, as the majority of the population does not suffer from its deficiency. However, it is good to know that copper helps us maintain normal connective tissue, optimizes iron transport in our body, and protects our cells from oxidative stress. Copper is naturally present in the intestines, meat, cereals, fish, and chocolate.