Why do healthy joints become ill?

Unfortunately, not all of our joints remain in a healthy condition, especially not for everyone. Just as all things wear out over time, the same happens to joints. The regeneration of the tissue and joint cartilage decreases and the joint wears out. The initial consequence of this is usually pain in the joint and the associated loss of movement. Initially, this usually manifests itself during strenuous movements (e.g. climbing stairs, kneeling low), but later also during routine movements. Depending on how far the wear and tear has progressed and which movements are made more difficult by pain, this leads to a loss of quality of life. If you never hike, you will never feel pain when descending a slope, but if you are a confirmed mountain hiker, you could lose your hobby. According to surveys, one in three Germans between the ages of 18 and 80 suffers from osteoarthritis. This makes osteoarthritis one of the most common diagnoses made in doctors’ surgeries. Unfortunately, osteoarthritis cannot be cured, but it can be prevented to a certain extent and the consequences treated. The aim of these measures must always be to maintain the highest possible quality of life.