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Understanding What Joints Are

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If you are interested in knowing what the problems are associated with your pain, you need to know what they are and how your joints function.

What is a joint?

A joint is any area in the body where 2 bones meet each other. We have over two hundred six bones in our body and each of them are connected   one hundred fifty joints. This fact alone provides us amazing flexibility as well as range of motion. The area between the ends of bones allows them from rubbing together thus  wearing down cartilage. The joint is wrapped by a capsule which has a special lining called the synovium or synovial membrane. These memranes produces a glossy and slippery liquid called synovial fluid… which fills the spaces in between the ends of the bones.

Bones are also essential for the understanding of joints since they are the very things connected by them. Bones are basically living tissues which are porous and very hard. They contain nerves and a blood supply that are rebuilt on a regular basis and provide adequate support to our body’s structure.

Cartilages too are essential parts of the body.

They are the very things that form like a cap at the end of every bone. They are a  tough and slick and rubbery substance.  They are 8 times as slippery as ice and are capable of  absorbing more shock than  your tire or car springs. Thus, it is indeed a fact that the cartilage performs as the cushion between joints and bones. It also provides smooth movement to the bones. Cartilages are essential  for our joints to function effectively especially when it pertains to weight bearing joints  like the knee. Our cartilage is made up of sixty five percent to eighty five percent water.

Tendons are what attach our muscles to bones. These are fibrous and flexible tissues. They also help providing stability to the joints.

 

Ligaments

 Ligaments in turn are also important aspects to discuss since they are the ones that bind joints together. The bursae are what supplement some joints. These are tiny sacs that are filled with fluid and these aids in cushioning the joints to minimize friction.

Arthritis is described as a condition where any of the parts mentioned above do not function well or are not produced adequately. Arthritis begins when our body’s joints are swollen or are inflamed. This eventually  leads to the breakdown of  cartilage in the affected joint. When a cartilage breaks down in joints, the end of both bones rub together producing pain and leading to stiffness and swelling. This is why anyone who suspects to have joint paint has to go to the doctor immediately in order for the symptoms to be treated and managed well.

To learn more about how to prevent, treat, and possibly end Arthritis pain and joint problems click here

R.D.K holdings S.A

 


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