Joints are the connection between two bones that allow you to turn your head, bend your elbows, do the shimmy, wiggle your hips and wave goodbye.
The most common type of joint in your body is the synovial joint, which can be found in your knees and knuckles. Synovial joints allow for movement and they are filled with synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant to protect the ends of the cartilage of your bones from rubbing against each other and wearing out.
However, some of your daily movements and activities may wear out or damage your cartilage:
Old Age – As you age, your cartilage naturally thins and deteriorates.
Bad posture – Posture misalignment causes undue stress on one area of the joint instead of distributing the pressure evenly.
Wearing high-heels –High-heels place your legs in unnatural positions, which can prematurely
damage your joints.
Texting non-stop – Repetitive activities can tax your joints, especially the smaller ones.
Sleeping on mattresses – that are too Soft mattresses do not give your joints the support they need.
Carrying a heavy purse or backpack – Carrying heavy weight on the shoulders is a common source of joint pain. Typically, a purse and backpack should not weigh more than 5% and 10% of your body weight, respectively.
Lack of strength training – When your muscles are weak, your body does not have enough strength to support your joints. Strength training help to build the muscles and ligaments surrounding your joints, protecting them from damage.
Overexertion during exercise – Sudden exertion may damage joints, especially when the muscles around them are not strong enough to support and absorb the impact.
Sitting still for too long – Holding the same sitting posture for a long period of time can strain certain 0 joints in your body. As a result, you may experience pain in neck, hip joint, and knee.
Overweight – Having excess body fat exerts additional stress on your cartilage and damages it overtime.
When this happens, it is even easier to suffer more damages, as with most joint injuries. The most common and serious consequence would be the development ofOsteoarthritis,or degenerative joint disease.
An adult has approximately 206 bones and over 600 muscles. Ensuring muscle strength and maintaining proper joint alignment are important to stay flexible and mobile.
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