One of the most common complaints I hear is, "I've got this nagging pain right in my (your problem joint here). I just can't seem to shake it. Is there something that I'm doing wrong? Is there something that I can take?"

Well, let me first give you the answer that your doctor will give you. When you tell the doctor that it hurts when you do "this", what does he or she say? "Don't do that." That'll be $50 please.

Don't make the mistake of stopping your current exercise program to avoid pain. Do everything else except the precise movement that causes pain. For example: if regular bench presses cause you shoulder pain, try an incline bench and work those muscle groups, avoiding only the angle that hurts. The worst thing you can do is to let the muscles around a joint get weak. That will cause even more problems in the future.

The only supplement that I've found to help with joint pain/connective tissue damage is Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate. Some people get better results from this than with over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen. It takes about a week to feel the effects, so be patient. The best deal going is the SNS Nu Knees Cartilage Repair formula. If you want the highest quality nutrition supplements at the lower cost, visit your nearest SNS authorized dealer, or find out more about Nu Knees here.

For more information on glucosamine, visit The Glucosamine Foundation at www.arthritis-glucosamine.net