Lower Right Back Pain: Symptoms & Solutions
Key Highlights Lower right back pain is a common issue that can come from many sources, like muscle strains or other medical problems. Knowing the details of your pain, like where it hurts, how bad...
Joint Health Importance for You & Your Pet
It's important to prioritize your own health and wellness as much as you prioritize your pet's. This means taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Just as you make sure your pet is fed, exercised, and happy, make sure you are also eating well, staying active, and taking time to relax and recharge. Maintaining good joint health is important for overall health and wellness for both you and your pet. Strong and flexible joints allow us to move freely and perform daily activities with ease. Additionally, healthy joints support proper posture and balance. In humans, joint pain and stiffness can limit mobility and affect quality of life. In pets, joint issues can lead to decreased activity levels, obesity, and a shorter lifespan. To promote joint health, it's important to maintain a healthy weight and engage in regular exercise.
Here are a few ideas on physical activities you can enjoy, while spending time with your pets, that can help maintain good joint health:
- Go for a walk or hike together. This is a great way to get exercise for both you and your furry friend.
- Play fetch or frisbee in the park. This is a fun way to get your heart rate up and bond.
- Try agility training with your pet. This can help improve your pet's fitness and coordination while also providing a good workout for you.
- Sign up for a pet-friendly yoga class. This is a unique way to stay active and bond with your pet at the same time.
- Take your pet swimming. Swimming is a low-impact exercise that can be great for both you and your pet's joint health.
For additional support with your joint health journey, we recommend these NatraCure products that may be helpful to use along with your physical activities:
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FlexiKold Gel Cold Pack: A dream for soothing sore muscles, arthritis, or inflammation and swelling, this flexible and reusable gel cold pack is a must post-surgery, post-run, or post-strenuous day.
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Cold Therapy Socks: A freezable, full-foot-length gel pack sits below each foot, snuggled inside soft and stretchy fleece-like nylon material. For added relief, an additional half-size gel pack can either go over the toes or behind the heel.
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Hot/Cold Knee Wrap: Our Hot/Cold Knee Wrap helps accelerate recovery and relieve knee pain with targeted hot or cold therapy for either knee.
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Gel Toe Separators (12 Pack): NatraCure Gel Toe Separators are made from soft, cushioning gel and can help to align toes, prevent rubbing, and relieve pressure.
In spirit with our love for our furry friends, consider making a donation to Best Friends Animal Society through our website this month by donating on any product page or rounding up your total.
For more information about Best Friends Animal Society, visit: bestfriends.org
