JOINT HEALTH MATTERS. When our joints are healthy, we don't notice. This is to say that we can move, play and live without any regard for impairment. However, when our joints hurt, we begin to take notice. We FEEL our joints, we reduce our desire to move, and when we move, we are guarded, or worse, in pain.
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HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY JOINT HEALTH?
Here are a few steps you can take:

1- Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight places extra strain on your weight-bearing joints, such as your knees, ankles, hips, and back.
2- Keep moving. Staying active can help to reduce stiffness in your joints. (If weight bearing movement hurt, try non weight bearing like a stationary bike, or swimming)
3- Stay strong. (healthy muscles, connective tissue and nervous system contribute to joint health)
4- Use correct posture. (both static posture i.e. ergonomics and dynamic posture i.e. good alignment when moving)
5- Don't forget about diet/hydration. (an anti-inflammatory diet and good probiotics help to maintain healthy joints)
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FAR TOO OFTEN, we only begin to care for our joints when there is discomfort. Ideally, self care for joint health become a part of our overall strategy of health. The FOLLOWING are some options that can be done to care for joint health.
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These examples are suitable for the majority of people, however PROPER EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY HEALTH RELATED PROGRAM. CONSULT WITH YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR PRIOR TO BEGINNING THIS, OR ANY OTHER HEALTH PROGRAM. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DISCOMFORT, STOP AND TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR A HEALTH COACH.