Lubricate and Cushion Your Joints

Snap, Crackle, Pop...
Unfortunately, this cute little catch phrase does not always refer to the cereal. For some people, these sounds become increasingly familiar as they age and move about their activities of daily living. Then the wear and tear on their joints becomes uncomfortable and maybe even painful and most importantly, impossible to ignore.

Joint discomfort can affect one or more joints and can come about from a number of different sources like rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, osteoarthritis, tendonitis and simple overuse. Whatever the cause, joint discomfort can be very bothersome, interfering with the basic tasks of everyday living. For people who have lived active lifestyles, they may find themselves facing joint discomfort at earlier ages so that by the time they are in their golden years, the discomfort could be virtually debilitating.

Joint discomfort is one of our first signs that we have "unhappy joints". It could be a simple strain that needs proper rest and attention or it could be a sign of more serious wear. Arthritic changes are seen in spinal x-rays as early as age 27. Both overuse and under use of a joint can lead to its deterioration and the deterioration can then lead to pain and discomfort in normal use.

The two major sources of joint discomfort are:

1. Wearing down of the hyaline (or articular cartilage) that provides the smooth gliding surface for the inside of the joint. When hyaline is worn, it presents a rough surface to the cartilage above it. If the hyaline has been completely worn by overuse, then rough bone is exposed and rubs on the articular cartilage facing it.

2. Dry joints or lack of proper production of lubricating synovial fluid can cause the hyaline cartilage to rub on each other without any intervening lubrication. This produces discomfort and wear.

Testimonial

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