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Benefits Arthritis Arthritis refers to over 100 different types
of rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, surrounding
tissues, and other connective tissues such as ligaments and
tendons. Arthritis is inflammation of a joint or joints and
the surrounding tissues including tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
Its effects can range from minimal pain, stiffness, and joint
swelling to deformity of the joints, crippling and can give
total disability. The three most common types of arthritis are
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Gout. By the time
we reach 50 years of age, 80% of us will develop Osteoarthritis.
One third of the entire adult population suffers with osteoarthritis The causes of arthritis are varied and many, these include trauma with joint instability, aging with increased body weight (causing increased weight-bearing on the joints), altered bio-chemistry, hormonal changes, and genetic factors. It is now also accepted among most rheumatologists and allergists that some people have allergy-induced arthritis. Furthermore, mental/emotional stresses induce cortisone deficiencies in the body which can also be a factor in some forms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is related to the wear and tear of aging and involves deterioration of the cartilage at the ends of the bones. The cartilage then becomes rough and the tendons, muscles, and ligament holding the joint together become weakened. The body's attempt to stabilize the joint results in the formation of bony spurs or osteophytes. This process can be accelerated by being overweight, joint injuries, inadequate diet and improper or no exercise. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the entire body, including the synovial membranes which surround the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) in the joints. It is an auto-immune disease, a condition in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis involves multiple joints and not only results in swelling, stiffness, pain and partial dislocation of the joints, but also anemia, fatigue, fever, weight loss and crippling. Causes of inflammatory reaction include genetic susceptibility, lifestyle factors, nutritional factors, food allergies and micro-organisms. One of the most recent theories is abnormal permeability of the intestinal wall which allows incompletely digested foods to pass through into the blood stream. These large food particles in the blood cause an immune disturbance in which the body's own immune system attacks tissues around the joints. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by increased levels of uric acid in the body's fluids. This uric acid helps to form crystals which become deposited in the joints and other tissues, including kidneys, causing considerable damage that results in inflammation. Gout is often referred to as "the rich man's disease" and historically was associated with affluence. This traditional picture does have basis in reality, as meats, particularly organ meats, cause increased uric acid and alcohol slows down the elimination of uric acid by the kidneys. Other types of Arthritis include Lyme Disease, Scleroderma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic lupus Erythematosus, & Fibromyalgia How Massage Benefits Arthritis |
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