#arthristis

[cf-haize]

there's a hole somewhere in the air mattress i sleep on, i woke up last night to my back being on the floor, I’ve been in searing pain all day. I’m not afraid to duct tape the whole bottom half just to fix it. I cannot sleep on a normal mattress because the arthritis in that area presses out so much it touches the springs, and ruins my sleep for the most part. I suppose its a good time to spring for a taller one now.

[naturallysavvy-blog]

Have you ever had one of those days where your whole body seems to ache? If only squirting your joints with an oil like the Tin Man could would make you feel good again! Unfortunately, we don't live in a land where "all the streets are paved with gold, and no-one ever grows old." Those aching joints cannot be fixed with an oil can, and are most likely caused by osteoarthritis.

Often called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthristis can cause pain and stiffness in any joint, where two or more bones make contact, such as your spine, ankle, fingers, or knees. Your joints are protected by smooth cartilage and synovial fluid (your body’s equivalent of joint oil), allowing bones to glide over one another. Sometimes there is a breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage, usually from stress and wear, as well as the synovial fluid becoming thinner and losing its elasticity and ability to provide a good cushion. As a result of this, the bones rub together causing pain, swelling, and stiffness - also known as osteoarthritis.

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