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Glucosamine and Chondroitin – how does it work?

Inside your joints, cartilage undergoes a constant process of breakdown and repair. However, to be properly repaired, the building blocks of cartilage, glucosamine and chondroitin must be present and available.

Osteoarthritis is a condition that is caused by wearing out of the normal smooth cartilage surfaces of the joints. Often called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and deformity.

What is glucosamine?

Glucosamine is a sugar naturally produced by the body. It is one of the building blocks of cartilage. Cartilage covers and protects the ends of the bones, allowing bones to move smoothly against each other. Glucosamine comes in two forms – glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride. Glucosamine supplements are made from crab, lobster or shrimp shells. They are available as tablets or liquid and often in combination with chondroitin.

If you wish to discuss Naturopathic treatments for arthritic discomfort or any other health concerns contact me at Spinal and Sports Care for an appointment.

Yours in Good Health,

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Injury Prevention and Treatment Services

If you play sports at a competitive level and you need your body to compete on a regular basis at its optimal performance, then you will understand the importance of how to prevent injuries from occurring.

They say, “Prevention is the best cure” and sportspeople go to great measures to ensure they implement a range of injury prevent techniques into their training regime. However, this also applies to everyday people who go about their busy lives, and cannot afford to take time off work, should they injure themselves one way or another.

If we as individuals take care of our bodies, then we reduce the risk of injuries from occurring and are able-to, live a relatively healthy lifestyle.

How to prevent sporting injuries

Most athletes or sportspeople of any discipline or ability, use simple injury prevention techniques to ensure they stay healthy, some of which include:

Warm up and cool down before and after exercise

Don’t exercise or compete when they are suffering from an injury

Wear protective gear or strapping

Have a good understanding of their bodies limits

They listen to their bodies and ensure they get rest to recover

Seek treatment as soon as they get an injury

Have a balanced diet and eat healthy foods

Incorporate strength training exercises to their training regime

Visit a Physiotherapist or Chiropractor regularly

If you play sport and require a personalised Injury Prevention Plan, then the team at Spinal & Sports Care have Injury Prevention Physiotherapists and Chiropractors to help enhance your sporting training. To learn more about Injury Prevention Services in Castle Hill, Parramatta & Wetherill Park, please do not hesitate to call our team (02) 9683 1110. Alternatively, you can book an appointment to visit your local clinic by using the online booking form.