ARTHRIS

Disease with a thousand cure

Definition: This is a term for a disease or abnormal processes occurring in the joints, our joints and ligaments like our muscles wear with use and need to be constantly repaired. Repair of any part need free access to oxygen and other nutrients.

Inadequate circulation leads to weaken ligaments, joints fluids decrease and cartilage wears away.

COMMON TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

· Osteoarthritis: common type, common in older populations or after injury or excessive wear and tear to a joint. E.g in football injuries- known as traumatic arthritis

· Arterioscleroses or clogged arthritis, reduced blood supply to joints and causes joints and ligament weakness, therefore improving blood circulation by reflexology, hydrotherapy, massage and physiotherapy improves arthritis