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3

Maintain a healthy weight. Your joints already
have a big job, helping you do pretty much
everything-walking, sitting, lifting and more.
"If you add extra weight to the mix, this increases
the pressure and strain put on your joints, as well as upping
inflammation," emphasizes Dr. Albert. "In fact, every extra
pound we carry places 6 pounds of pressure on our hips and
knees." So if you're trying to lose weight, remember, even
losing just a few pounds could make a big difference for
your joints.

4

Find the right (shoe) fit. Sandals, pumps,
wedges-oh my! As fun
as it may be to focus
more on how shoes
look, instead of how they
feel, doing so could spell
trouble for your feet, as
well as your joints. "If
shoes don't fit correctly,
they may change the way
you move, putting more
pressure and strain on
your knees in particular,"
explains Dr. Albert.

5

Balance high-impact cardio with weight lifting.
Balance is important in all things, and exercise
is no different. While high-impact cardio (like
running and plyometrics) can be a great way to
get your heart rate up and activate fast-twitch muscles, it
can be hard on your joints. "It's important to balance these
exercises with low-impact, muscle-building activities," says
Dr. Albert. "By building muscle strength, you'll help to
stabilize the joint and protect it."

6

Reduce your stress. No one wants
to feel stressed, of course, but with
a variety of effects ranging from
headaches and insomnia to heartburn
and joint pain, it may be time to get serious
about stress relief. The stress hormone cortisol
affects collagen production, leading to joint
pain, among other things.

7

Listen to your body. If stiffness,
discomfort or pains are a common
occurrence for you, your joints are likely
trying to tell you something. But it can
be challenging to decipher just what that may be.
"That's why it's important to work with an expert
to ensure that any joint problems are addressed
early on before they evolve into something more
serious," says Dr. Albert. ■

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