Inflammation in the places where your bones meet can make it uncomfortable to do just about anything – even simple daily tasks such as grocery shopping or doing the laundry. Unfortunately, joint pain is incredibly common: 2016 stats from the CDC show that 53 million Americans – nearly a quarter of adults (23%) – have been diagnosed with arthritis.Many people who have arthritis and other joint pain conditions are unaware of easy steps they can take to curb their symptoms. Let’s look at 4 specific foods that can cause joint pain and you should avoid, and 4 other ways you can self-manage your pain.
Here is arthritis inflammation-reduction advice, given by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that is generally applicable to chronic pain conditions:
Are you suffering from osteoarthritis or another condition that is making your joints hurt? At Health Star Clinic, you’ll receive a comprehensive diagnosis and custom treatments that go beyond the band-aid approach of prescription medication and a follow-up visit. Treat the source of your pain.
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