Is it a joint injury?

If you’re an active person, you may not even remember when your pain started. Or maybe you do, that time you twisted your ankle. That night you walked into a table, knee first. Or that game of tennis that left your elbow throbbing. Any of these could leave a joint injured, painful, and swollen. So it’s very important to prevent joint injuries like these and treat them when they occur.

Follow these tips to help prevent joint injuries

Keep these tips in mind whether you’re at home, at work, or exercising. They could help you avoid pain or keep the pain you may have from getting worse.

  • Stretch daily

  • Warm up before activities

  • Use the right equipment and gear when exercising

Next: Treating Joint Pain