Forget Chocolate: What Your Joints Really Want for Valentine’s Day

Ah, Valentine’s Day! The time for flowers, chocolates, and love. But you know who’s really craving some love this time of year? Your joints.

Yep, those hard-working, sometimes cranky, always vocal joints of yours deserve a little love, too.

So, while the world is focused on heart-shaped candy, let’s talk about what your jointsreally want this Valentine’s Day. Spoiler alert: It’s not a box of chocolates (though I wouldn’t say no to one).

1. A Date Night with Magnesium 🛁

You know what’s romantic? Sleeping through the night without tossing and turning from stiff, cranky joints. Magnesium helps relax muscles and can ease discomfort, so maybe skip the wine and chocolate and have a hot bath with magnesium salts instead.

Throw in those Epsom salts, light a candle, and boom—you’ve got a joint-friendly spa night.

2. A Break from Sitting 🚶‍♂️

Long, fancy dinners are great… until your joints start yelling at you. Sitting too long makes everything stiffen up, so here’s my trick:

• Stand up and stretch between courses. Tell everyone it’s part of your “sophisticated European dining experience.”
• Take a short walk after dinner. Romantic and good for circulation!

3. The ‘Right’ Kind of Sweet Treat 🍒

I hate to break it to you, but sugar is not a fan of your joints. It ramps up inflammation and can make arthritis and nerve issues worse. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip dessert—just choose wisely.

• Dark chocolate (the real kind) – 70% cacao or higher is the way to go.
• Pineapple – Packed with bromelain, which helps with inflammation.
• Berries – Loaded with antioxidants that support joint and nerve health.

4. A Massage That Actually Hits the Spot 💆‍♂️

You don’t need a fancy spa day—what your joints really want is a massage that actually works.

1. If you have a partner, drop some very obvious hints that a massage would be the perfect Valentine’s gift.
2. Apply our Outback Oil for targeted relief.
3. Use our Roller Ball Massager to ease out those knots and tension.

Flying solo? No problem. A self-massage, a heating pad, and a good movie are just as effective.

This Valentine’s Day, forget the chocolate and show your body the love it really needs. And if your joints and muscles are still feeling left out, Outback makes a pretty great Valentine’s gift… just saying. 😉

Mark

P.S. If you’ve got any other tricks for keeping your joints happy, I’d love to hear ‘em—drop me a comment below!