Arthritis
Nov 5th, 2007 posted by karen in acupuncture, oriental medicine, physical therapy, nutritional medicine
Osteoarthritis is the wearing away of the cartilage coating the bones at a joint. As the cartilage deteriorates, bone rubs on bone, causing inflammation and pain. Many individuals tend to respond by moving the joint less, avoiding stress to the area. This often causes muscular weakness and imbalances which pull the joint […]