The importance of your joints

As you of course know, joints are integral to the musculoskeletal system. Your bones are there for support but without joints, there would be no movement. Our joints are incredibly import to us!

Do you have joint complaints? You are not alone! Did you know:

• Young people can have joint complaints too?
• Lots of heavy and repetitive use can age your joints quicker than you yourself are aging?
• There are things you can do?

With all these joints in your body, it is extra important to be mindful of them!

What are major causes or risk factors of common joint complaints? 

• Auto-immune disorders
• Sedentary lifestyles, obesity
• Heavy or repetitive use 
• Injuries (both old and new)
• Smoking
• Diets deficient in Omega 3's leading to too much inflammation