Enact long-term solutions to protect joint health

FALLBROOK – Periodic aches and pains can affect anyone. Individuals who are physically active and those who live largely sedentary lifestyles may experience pain from time to time. In fact, many professional and amateur athletes experience minor, short-term injuries at one point or another, and rest is often the best remedy to overcome such obstacles.

Though minor tweaks may be somewhat normal, long-term issues like persistent joint pain should not be written off as par for the course. It can be tempting to write joint pain off as a concern only serious athletes need to worry about. Terms like...