Direct Primary Care
Joint Pain
Joint pain isn’t just wear and tear, it’s often a sign of deeper inflammation, gut dysfunction, or nutrient depletion. Let’s focus on three key steps to reduce pain and support long-term joint health.
1. Swap Out Seed Oils and Cut the Crap
Research suggests that seed oils can cause chronic pain (Nelson, 2023). Seed oils include what are commonly called the “Hateful 8”: canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, and rice bran oils.
- Replace cooking oils with butter, lard, tallow, avocado oil, or ghee
- Replace processed snacks and sugar with whole foods like seasonal fruit, honey, grass fed meat sticks, hard-boiled eggs, or hard cheeses
- Prioritize anti-inflammatory foods like greens, berries, salmon
2. Address the Stress and Keep Moving
Chronic stress increases cortisol, which contributes to joint inflammation and stiffness. Gentle movement, like walking or stretching, can lower stress and increase circulation to the joints (Chu et al, 2024).
- Increase daily movement like walks or swimming
- Reduce screen time
- Increase quality sleep and deep breathing
- Make time for meditation and prayer
3. Get Serious About Physical Therapy
Starting physical therapy early can significantly reduce joint pain and improve mobility (BioMotion Physical Therapy). When muscles are tight or weak, it’s actually the joint that absorbs the forces on the body, instead of the muscle being the shock absorbers they should be. By resolving tension with manual therapy and improving strength with targeted exercises, joint pain reduces significantly.
3 Recommended Supplements for Joint Pain
Turmeric Blend
- Contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce joint pain and stiffness (Kuptniratsaikul et al, 2014).
Omega
- Helps decrease inflammation in the joints, improving flexibility and reducing discomfort (Maroon et al, 2006).
Collagen
- Supports cartilage health and joint integrity, helping to maintain mobility and reduce joint wear over time (Clark et al., 2008).
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