Human bodies are a mechanical powerhouse, with a strongly built musculoskeletal system which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which offer directly to the movement of the body. With the well being of this system, we can have an effortless life, a free will for movements and ease to engage in various activities. Whereas, even if the health of the system is avoided slightly it might cause pain, stiffness and limit our activities and movements. In this blog we go through - why orthopedic health needs to be prioritized.

• Mobility and independence : With a healthy musculoskeletal system, we can perform regular activities and movements with ease and independence.
• Pain management : Orthopedic conditions might cause pain and discomfort while going on with our lives which can affect our sleep, mood and the quality of our lives.
• Injury prevention : Taking care of your musculoskeletal health prevents you from getting injured by sudden movements, falls or more.
• Balance and coordination : Maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system allows you to maintain balance and coordination.

• Arthritis : An inflammation caused in the joints which leads to pain and stiffness.
• Fractures : A complete or partial breakage in the bone.
• Muscle sprains and strains : Sprain is an injury to the ligaments and strain is the injury caused to the muscles and tendons.
• Back pain : DIscomfort or pain caused anywhere on the spine or back.

• Stay physically active : Choose a regular 30 minute exercise for most days of a week to enhance bone and muscle health.
• Maintain a healthy body weight : Keep yourself fit, as being underweight or overweight can risk injuries.
• Stretch regularly : Stretching improves flexibility and reduces the risk of injuries.
• Diet : Include proteins, vitamins, calcium and other nutritions which allows you to support bone and muscle health.
• Good posture : Maintaining a good posture can help reduce stress from your spine or back
• Supportive shoes : Wear comfortable and supportive shoes which keep your legs and ankles safe.
• Warm up and cool down : It is a necessary reminder to always warm up and cool down before and after involving in physical activities.

• Stay physically active : Choose a regular 30 minute exercise for most days of a week to enhance bone and muscle health.
• Maintain a healthy body weight : Keep yourself fit, as being underweight or overweight can risk injuries.
• Stretch regularly : Stretching improves flexibility and reduces the risk of injuries.
• Diet : Include proteins, vitamins, calcium and other nutritions which allows you to support bone and muscle health.
• Good posture : Maintaining a good posture can help reduce stress from your spine or back
• Supportive shoes : Wear comfortable and supportive shoes which keep your legs and ankles safe.