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Joint Pain

What is Joint Pain Strengthening?

Joint pain can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. Strengthening exercises can help alleviate joint pain by improving muscle support and stability around the affected joints. Focus on low-impact exercises that target the muscles surrounding the joint without exacerbating pain. For example, gentle exercises like swimming, cycling, or walking can improve joint flexibility and strengthen surrounding muscles. Additionally, incorporate strength training exercises using resistance bands or light weights to build muscle strength and endurance. Ensure proper form and technique to avoid injury and aggravating joint pain further. Consistency is key; aim for regular, moderate exercise sessions rather than intense workouts.

What exercise is best for joint pain?

Health Care Providers: Improving Your Arthritis Patients’ Health. Counsel for low-impact physical activities—Walking, biking, swimming, and water activities are all good non-drug ways to ease arthritis pain and are safe for most adults. These forms of exercise can also improve joint function and improve mood.

What helps painful joints?

  • try to rest the affected joint if you can.
  • put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
  • take painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, but do not take ibuprofen in the first 48 hours after an injury.
You can strengthen your joints by engaging in various types of exercise as well as maintaining a healthy diet and weight. These practices can significantly improve your overall mobility and help reduce your risk of injuries. Exercise can help make your joints stronger by: increasing bone density.
easy ways to improve joint lubrication and health
  1. Warm up and drink up! To activate those juices, start your exercise routine with a gentle 5-10-minute warm-up and gradually increase your effort.
  2. Stretch regularly. 
  3. Lose weight.
  4. Take a warm shower or bath
It’s another reason to eat leafy greens, bright-colored fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids; they nourish your joints and keep your synovial fluid healthy. Add foods high in allicin like onions and garlic, and fermented foods like yogurt and kefir and your joints will thank you.
Orange, tomato, pineapple and carrot juices are all high in the antioxidant, vitamin C, which can neutralize free radicals that lead to inflammation. Tart cherry juice has been shown to protect against gout flares and reduce OA symptoms.
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