There are many things that you need to do to take care of your bones and joints. The list of what not to do includes- not paying attention to the health problems that may occur in youth or old age, using over-the-counter drugs without consulting your doctor, not taking a proper diet according to the requirements of your body/age, not taking an injury seriously or taxing your body too much in a sport activity. Other reasons that may lead to bone and joint diseases, include eating spicy foods or living in places that lack fresh air and sunlight are also at higher risk of developing bone diseases.

The ultimate medical causes of bone diseases are not yet fully known, however, the above social factors combined with some medical factors, lead to the occurrence of bone diseases. The medical factors may include- genetic factors, inborn defects in limbs, joint pain, pulmonary diseases that can affect skeleton, depression, anxiety and mental stress.

Calcium deficiency in bones affects their strength. The patients often face difficulties when they have to climb the stairs. If the knees get swelled or there is stiffness in the right knee, they serve as a sign of magnesium deficiency instead of calcium deficiency. Magnesium constitutes nearly 90% of bones, and it helps other essential elements to become the part of the bones. These other elements can't be absorbed by the bones in the absence of magnesium, which is why it is quite important to consume foods rich in magnesium. Different foods like soybeans, peanuts, green vegetables, grains and pulses are rich in magnesium and can be very effective to provide an adequate amount of magnesium to our bones.