Hot Weather & Your Joints: How To Relieve Summer Joint Aches

For many, summertime is all sunny skies and beach trips. But for those with joint conditions, summer weather also comes with an unwelcome drawback: increased joint discomfort.  

If you’ve noticed your joints hurt worse on those hot summer days, it’s not a mere coincidence. The truth is summer weather can intensify those aches and pains.
And here’s why: The changes in temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity cause your tendons and muscles to contract—increasing joint soreness. Also, the heat makes us more dehydrated, and your joints need plenty of fluids to remain well lubricated and move smoothly.

If summer is causing your joints to flare up, don’t worry. There are several steps you can take right now to relieve your discomfort and boost your mobility.

 

1) Keep moving: When your joints hurt, you might want to collapse on the couch and avoid all physical activity. But staying active—swimming, golfing, going for walks, etc.—is key to keeping your joints strong and flexible.

2) Drink more water: Especially in the hot weather, you need to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water (and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink up). Also limit caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you more.

3) Fuel up: Unhealthy foods packed with salt, sugar, and trans fat can increase inflammation and further aggravate your joints. Fill your plate instead with nutritious foods: summer fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats like nuts, olive oil, and avocado.

4) Take a joint supplement: No matter how well you eat, your diet probably isn’t giving you all the joint-healthy nutrients you need (and in the right amounts). That’s why a science-backed supplement like Instaflex Advanced is so important.

 

Developed by an Ivy League doctor, Instaflex Advanced combines key natural ingredients that quickly go to work on your tired, aching joints. With increased comfort and better mobility, you can get back to enjoying your summer—grilling with the family, playing a round of golf, planting in the garden—without your joints holding you back.  


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