How to Prevent Bone Spurs

Bone spurs are the degeneration of the bones in your body. You usually feel the pain in your joints, back, wrists, and other well-worn areas. Many Americans over age 60 have bone spurs due to their lifestyles and the aging process. To prevent these painful nuisances, follow these easy steps.

Instructions

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  Maintain a vitamin rich diet from birth. Mayo Clinic studies show that people with unhealthy lifestyles have a greater chance of having bones spurs later in life. Digest plenty of calcium and other bone strengthening nutrients to grow and maintain strong bones.

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  Strength train. Do weight-bearing exercises 3 times a week. Stretch before and after and do the exercise for 2 minutes and then take a 2-minute break. Do the bridge. Lie on your back and raise your buttocks off the floor and hold. Release and repeat. Do other exercises like the Rotation and Body Extensions. Ask your doctor for more strengthening exercises.

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  Maintain your weight through diet and moderate exercise. Keep your weight at healthy levels to reduce the pressure on your joints.

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  Play less impact sports. Sports like soccer and tennis are bad on the joints. Running without proper shock absorbers leads to joint pain and bone spurs as well. What you do as a young person affects how your joints and bones will feel in many years to come, so take care of your body inside and out to prevent bone spurs.