Nutrition Guidelines For Bone and Joint Health
The following recommendations cover nutritional support for bone and joint health as it relates to sprain / strain injuries. That being said, these recommendations will also help you maintain your spinal health. Nutritional support is a valuable asset to your chiropractic care.
The following supplements are considered very important.
Chondroitin Sulfate: 500 – 1000 mg daily - Nutritional support for strengthening joints, ligaments and tendons
Glucosamine Sulfate: Take as directed. - Very important for the formation of bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and synovial (joint) fluid
MSM: 500 – 1000 mg 3 X daily - This is a sulfer compound that reduces pain and inflammation. MSM is also important for joint and tissue repair
Calcium: 1500 – 2000 mg daily - Needed for repair of connective tissue. You should use two forms of calcium – calcium chelate and calcium gluconate. Very important for skeletal strength (especially for women but men should supplement as well.)
Magnesium: 750 – 1000 mg daily – Works in conjunction with calcium
Essential Fatty Acids: Take as directed – Promotes cardiovascular and cellular health.
Grape Seed Extract: Take as directed – A powerful anti-inflammatory
Manganese: 15 mg daily – Strengthens wounded ligaments and tendons
Things to Avoid
Smoking: Nicotine cause blood vessels to constrict resulting in decreased blood flow to healing tissues.
Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant which increases painful sensations. If you get caffeine by drinking soda pop you are also taking in ALOT of sugar.
Sugar: Sugar increases your sensations of pain. In combination with caffeine, sugar hampers your efforts to feel better.
Exercise should be avoided whenever it contributes to your injury. Working through the pain does not work for those recovering from an injury. Conversely, exercise in general is helpful while recovering from most injuries. Ask Dr. Jones if you have any questions about exercise.
Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
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