Osteoarthritis is more specifically the degeneration or wear and tear of joints that can cause pain. The tissue that covers the joint surfaces—cartilage—thins and cracks over time. The stress on the joint increases as the cartilage disappears, causing pain. Your chiropractor can help relieve your pain.
Although older people are more vulnerable to osteoarthritis, their grandchildren are also likely to suffer from it. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, making the body more vulnerable to this type of condition. Osteoarthritis can also be caused by accumulated trauma (falls, minor accidents, poor posture, etc.). These disrupt the normal movements of certain joints and promote the development of localized wear and tear.
This is because an injury that is not treated in time causes the cartilage, ligaments, and capsules involved in the accident to soften. And as this makes the joints more vulnerable, the body compensates by drawing on calcium salts instead of repairing itself using normal tissue. The result is osteoarthritis, whether you are 15, 30, 55 or 80 years old!
Health impacts of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a clinical sign of subluxation (misalignment or improper movement of a joint), which causes poor coordination between the nervous, muscular, and joint systems. Subluxation can also promote the progression of degeneration in the affected area.
In many affected individuals, no symptoms are apparent until a minor activity or a more significant incident acts as a trigger. The more advanced the condition, the more severe the symptoms and pain are likely to be. In the long term, the joint space may disappear completely and the joint surfaces will become deformed. Other symptoms, such as stiffness, numbness in the legs or arms, and chronic muscle spasms, may be caused by the presence of osteoarthritis.
How to prevent osteoarthritis
Need advice? Your chiropractor is here to help and provide relief:
- You can prevent osteoarthritis: adopt proper posture and follow your chiropractor’s recommendations. Poor posture can affect a large part of your musculoskeletal system.
- Maintain a healthy weight: People who are overweight are more likely to experience osteoarthritis problems due to the stress and pressure placed on their joints.
- Whether you are young or old, take care of your joints. People who perform repetitive tasks at work, in particular, should take breaks and adapt their work environment to be more ergonomic.
- If you have been in an accident that has affected your neuromusculoskeletal system, do not delay in consulting a healthcare professional. Even in the case of a minor injury, you will only regain optimal joint movement if it is treated within approximately 45 days. Don’t let osteoarthritis set in: fight it!
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