How do you keep your musculoskeletal system healthy?

Answer 1

Most of what is recommended is based on common sense. Some ways to keep the musculo-skeletal system healthy are:

• Regular exercise and movement;
• a healthy diet, that includes calcium for bones and proteins for muscles, along with all the required vitamins and minerals;
• avoidance of persistent and frequent repetitive motions;
• avoid injury, sprains, or strains using good exercise techniques, low impact exercise, improved balance with specific exercises, and exercises designed for the movement or sport planned;
• wear appropriately fitting shoes with good arch support, and keep them in good repair;
• prepare for sports or strenuous activity with strengthening and stretching;
• don't be a weekend warrior and over do it after long periods without using your body;
• keep good posture and body alignment;
• sleep on a good mattress;
• wear your seat belt in the car;
• use proper body mechanics for heavy lifting.

Answer 2

Regular exercise. And the best regular exercise for the muscular-skeletal system is a 30 minute walk each day.