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Discover the latest tips and strategies for improving your joint health, managing pain, and staying active. These articles offer expert guidance and practical advice to help you live a healthier, more mobile life. Check back often for fresh insights to support your wellness journey.
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Sitting Is the New Smoking — and What You Can Do About It
You’ve probably heard the phrase "sitting is the new smoking.” It might sound dramatic, but when you look at the research, the risks of being sedentary are real, and they add up fast. Joint stiffness, back pain, poor circulation, slower metabolism, higher blood sugar, heart disease, even cognitive decline, all have been linked to spending too much time parked in a chair.
And if you’re already dealing with pain or an injury? Sitting too long is like pouring gasoline on that fi
melaniemovewell
5 days ago4 min read
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5 Easy Ways to Fit Fitness into Your Day (Even with Joint or Back Pain)
Staying active does not have to mean hour-long workouts or fancy gym routines. Small, consistent movement throughout your day can do more for your long-term health than occasional big efforts, especially when those routines feel too challenging to maintain. Instead of chasing perfection, you are better off starting small and building confidence and momentum with manageable chunks.
Melanie Wintle
Apr 275 min read
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Hydration and Joint Health: Are You Drinking Enough Water?
When you’re even mildly dehydrated, your joints can feel stiffer, less cushioned, and more prone to pain.
Melanie Wintle
Apr 134 min read
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Balance vs. Stability: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Balance and stability are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. While they work together to help you move efficiently
Melanie Wintle
Mar 303 min read
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Prehab: The Key to Faster Recovery After Joint Surgery
If you’re preparing for joint surgery, what you do before surgery can significantly impact your recovery.
melaniemovewell
Mar 24 min read
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Spotlight on Pain and Mobility: Addressing Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms
Pain is one of the body’s most important communication tools. It’s not just an inconvenience to be silenced, it’s a signal for change.
melaniemovewell
Feb 235 min read
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Flexibility vs. Mobility: Why the Difference Matters
What is difference between mobility and flexibility. Understanding the difference can help improve movement quality and prevent injuries.
melaniemovewell
Feb 163 min read
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Speed Up Your Recovery: What to Do After an Injury
Getting injured is frustrating, recovery isn’t just about waiting and hoping for the best, it’s about taking the right steps to heal.
Melanie Wintle
Feb 134 min read
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Drinking Less, Feeling Better: The Science Explained
Alcohol can have a significant impact on your health, especially when it comes to inflammation and joint pain.
Melanie Wintle
Jan 264 min read
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Move It or Lose It: How Exercise Combats Inflammation and Joint Pain
Regular physical activity not only helps alleviate pain but also improves joint health over the long term.
Melanie Wintle
Jan 264 min read
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Tendon Pain? Avoid These 5 Mistakes for Faster Recovery
In this post, we’ll explore 5 common mistakes people make when dealing with tendon pain and share what you can do instead.
Melanie Wintle
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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The #1 Way to Prevent an Injury from Becoming Chronic: Keep Moving
Movement plays a vital role in recovery and is key to preventing acute injuries from becoming chronic.
Melanie Wintle
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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The Essential Exercise You Might Be Overlooking
There has been debate lately within some expert circles, that walking is not true exercise. That might be the case if you are a high...
Melanie Wintle
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Walking Your Way to Less Back Pain: New Study Shows Promising Results
In a recent study that could change the way we handle back pain, researchers have found that walking regularly can significantly delay...
Melanie Wintle
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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