Relieve and Prevent Knee Pain
Les genoux sont des articulations essentielles à notre mobilité. Chaque jour, ils subissent une pression importante en supportant le poids du corps à chaque pas qu’on fait et lors des mouvements en position debout.
Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Understanding the Differences
Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Understanding the Differences The terms ‘arthritis’ and ‘osteoarthritis’ are often confused, but they refer to distinct joint conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. In the following, Genacol provides clarity to help differentiate these two widespread conditions. Understanding the Term “Arthritis”: Shedding Light on the Confusion We now use the term “arthritis” […]
5 Natural Ways to Relieve Osteoarthritis
5 Natural Ways to Relieve Osteoarthritis Taking care of your joints is essential for maintaining a good quality of life, especially when dealing with chronic pain like the kind caused by osteoarthritis. Fortunately, many simple and natural strategies can help manage this condition more effectively. Before diving into our five natural tips to relieve osteoarthritis, […]
Glucosamine: A Complete Guide to Understanding Its Benefits for Joint Health
Glucosamine: A Complete Guide to Understanding Its Benefits for Joint Health Joint pain significantly affects the quality of life for many people, reducing their mobility and limiting their ability to fully enjoy daily activities. Fortunately, several natural solutions are available to support joint health, including glucosamine, a key ingredient in some of Genacol’s joint health […]
Tips For Better Balance
Tips For Better Balance Falls are a real threat to our health, especially as we age. The Institut national de la santé publique du Québec has recently published a report indicating that 19,087 seniors had to be hospitalized following a fall in 2016. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these people see their autonomy severely reduced after such […]
The Important Role Muscles Play in Joint Health
The Important Role Muscles Play in Joint Health Do you know that the human body has over 640 muscles, all with different functions? In particular, let us think of the heart muscles (which perform a fairly obvious function), but also of the muscles, which, in combination with our joints, allow us to perform many movements. […]
The Benefits of Swimming
The Benefits of Swimming It is more than important to stay active as we age: sport helps preserve muscle mass, cognitive abilities and body balance: functions that tend to diminish over time. When it is the right activity for you, there can even be undeniable benefits for joint health and for controlling osteoarthritis symptoms. One […]
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older “Better late than never”. This saying is perfectly in line with the idea of doing physical activity. We often hear that, if you are 50 or older, it is too late to start a fitness program, or to simply playing sports more often. However, this […]
Runners … kick-start your knees!
Runners … kick-start your knees! Spring is finally knocking at the door! For many runners, this season is a synonym of new challenges on the way. But, for some other, knee pain will probably be part of the journey. “Runner’s Knee” is the most common issue experienced by runners, and it is not to be […]
Poor Posture: Its Effects on Joint Health
Poor Posture: Its Effects on Joint Health Our sedentary lifestyle, bad habits, overwork and aging are all factors that can affect our posture in the long term. Poor posture can lead to pain and even damage in your back and to your entire musculoskeletal system. Thus, the effects of poor posture are not without consequences […]
