At any point in our lives, we are all susceptible to joint discomfort. And don’t think that it’s just a result of old age, some people suffer from joint discomfort from childhood! So how do we identify its cause and how do we prevent it? A few points on an ailment that can have an affect on everyday comfort.
Each joint has its own characteristics
Flexible and mobile, our body has no less than 400 joints which, until we reach our late fifties, usually function without any major problems.
After this age, things get complicated and regeneration is slower. Consequently, the joints suffer from the consequences of cartilage degeneration and the hardening of certain tissues can become painful frequently or chronically.
Complex structures composed of connective tissue, cartilage, membranes, fluids and ligaments, the joints are exposed to numerous different causes of dysfunction all of which are potentially painful.
Causes of combined pain
Accidents, blows or shocks are all causes of pain which, although often clearly identifiable are still uncomfortable. The mechanical wear of the cartilage often leads to osteoarthritis when inflammations of the tendons or other bursitis cause arthritis or tendinitis which have a tendency sometimes to create chronic situations. Faced with this host of factors it is important to know how to observe your own pain in order to determine its origin.
The virtues of a healthy lifestyle
The practice of regular physical activity, such as swimming for example and daily exercises on waking promote correct joint functioning and helps to control weight. Overweight results in extra pressure on the joints and their premature wear.
Essential oils, vitamins and minerals, nutritional aids
Dietary supplements with formulations rich in essential oils, vitamins and minerals help to alleviate joint and muscular pain and to relieve everyday comfort. For shock treatment or over the long term, they can be combined with massages of the painful areas with plant essential oils to achieve quicker results.