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Maintaining a healthy body weight. Every one pound of weight can feel like up to five pounds of pressure on the damaged joint.
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Eating a balanced diet. Make sure to get plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and foods with anti-inflammatory properties such as blueberries, ginger, salmon, and spinach.
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Keeping active with physical activity to encourage joint health and flexibility. Yoga and swimming are great, low-impact options, as well as just walking for as little as thirty minutes a day.