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Aches and pains are both often associated with getting older. When you think of aging, the chances are you seen a frail person hobbling along slowly with the aid of a walking stick. Chronic pain is certainly common among the older generation. Figures from the National Council on Aging report that 65 percent of adults aged over 65 experience pain, and around 30 percent experience chronic pain. But getting older doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to spend your days plagued by aches and pains. 

Taking action now, before you reach old age, can really help to reduce the chances of you experiencing aches and pains when you’re older. Here, we’ll run through some practical ways to help you avoid the usual aches and pain associated with aging:

Stay Hydrated

You may be wondering what water has to do with aches and pains. Staying hydrated is really important for so many health reasons and may even help you to avoid joint pain and stiffness. Drinking the recommended amount of water each day can help your body to fight inflammation while also keeping your joints well lubricated. This lubrication can help you to avoid joint stiffness and friction that can cause pain.

Consider Supplements

Many people take supplements to improve their general health, especially when they get old and want to avoid aches and pains. Supplements including omega-3 fish oils and glucosamine are often chosen as they may help to ease joint stiffness. As well as taking these widely-used supplements, people are increasingly turning to Delta 10 THC, THCA, THCP, and More. This is because CBD and THC compounds may help to ease pain by interacting with the pain receptors in the brain.

There are certainly many supplement options out there that may help to reduce pain and stiffness. But it’s always best to seek medical advice before you try out a new supplement regardless of whether it’s a traditional capsule, or a THC gummy.

Keep Moving

Staying active can make a big difference to your pain levels. Even simple exercises such as walking, or doing an active job that keeps you on your feet can be helpful. This is because being active can help prevent stiff joints, stretch muscles and ligaments, while also blocking pain signals.

Don’t Ignore Pain

None of us wants to be in pain, especially during our later years, so taking action now is an excellent way to minimize the chances of this happening. But if you do notice the first signs of pain creeping in, it’s best to act fast. It is tempting to try and ignore pain in the hope that it will go away on its own. However, if this doesn’t happen, you will be left in an increasing amount of discomfort. The longer you live with pain without a diagnosis, the longer you will be left without treatment, and the worse the pain will become. So, if you are struck with pain, it’s best to act fast so you can effectively treat it.