Are you taking care of your joints?

A joint’s ability to withstand or resist stress is a reflection of its health. When the mechanical stress is too great or the joint’s ability to resist this stress is compromised, physical changes occur in the cartilage covering the bones. Cartilage is a tough, elastic tissue, comprised mostly of water, collagen, and complex proteins.

In osteoarthritis, the cartilage starts to weaken, becomes frayed, and eventually breaks down. This exposes the bones of the joint, which then rub together. A gritty feeling and grinding sound may occur when an osteoarthritic joint is bent and flexed. As the disease progresses, bits of bone and cartilage often break off and float inside the joint space. People with osteoarthritis most frequently describe their pain as deep and aching. As the disease progresses further, the pain may occur even when the joint is at rest, creating sleepless nights and miserable days.

How can you support joint health? Have a healthy diet and take fish oils, flaxseed oil and glucosamine regularly.

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