cause of joint pain
If inflammation is triggered because of a germ, your body's natural process tries
to eliminate that germ. But some people's systems incorrectly identify normal
tissues in their body as something to attack, as if those tissues were germs.
Then inflammation occurs against your own body, when there are no foreign
substances to fight off. This causes tissue damage, because the body incorrectly
identifies normal tissues as abnormal and fights against them, destroying the
tissue in the process.
In rheumatoid arthritis, for instance, inflammation thickens the synovial tissue
that lines joint surfaces. As the tissue swells, it causes joint pain and
stiffness. The joint pain can lead to decreased function and mobility — in other
words, it makes it more difficult to do things and to get around, especially
first thing in the morning or after other extended periods of inactivity.
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative disorder of the joints, is the most widespread
type of arthritis. In this "wear and tear" arthritis, moving the affected areas
causes joint pain based on previous injury or overuse.
"I am 65 years old. I have arthritis in my hips and used to take pain killers
every day. Since taking Vital 3, I am not taking the pain killers. I have no
discomfort."
— L. Walter