The skeleton is made up of 206 bones.These bones come together at the
joints and we have nearly 400 of them! They give our body a stable,
flexible and mobile framework.It is therefore essential to take care of
our joints to avoid any tendinitis and other injuries.
Why take care of your joints when playing sports?
The practice of a sport implies that one exerts forces on these joints.However, they are not resistant to all tests.Some have weak points.For example, the shoulder joint is spheroid, it works like a ball and socket joint, which allows movements in almost any direction.But as a result, it can dislocate more easily than another joint such as the elbow.If we take the example of the knee or the ankle, these joints are hinged and work like a lever.They only allow movement in one plane: to bend or stretch.As a result, if a force forces them to make lateral movements, it is a sprain, or even a ligament tear! These forces can also cause micro-injuries to the different areas of a joint, whether it be the bone, cartilage, ligaments or tendons.This will cause inflammation and pain.Every sportsman has his own muscle and joint potential.But repeated training efforts can produce injuries and competition can cause violent traumas.To prevent this, strengthening exercises can be performed.If the joint is healthy, the exercises can be repeated several times without problems.If the joint is painful, the number of repetitions will be reduced.
Supplementation for joint care
It is also important to take various elements through supplements or a suitable diet that will help to strengthen and repair your joints, including:
> Chondroitin:is an essential component of cartilage.Its function is to maintain osmotic pressure by absorbing water and to help hydrate the cartilage.It also contributes to the flexibility and elasticity of bone.
> Glucosamine:it is involved in the composition of cartilage and is often associated with chondroitin.
> Hyaluronic acid :it is present in the cartilage and the synovial fluid which serves both as a "lubricant" for the joints and as a shock absorbing fluid, a little like in the hydraulic shock absorbers of a car.
> Potassium citrate:when the body fights against acidity, it uses the bones, the cartilage...By providing potassium citrate, the body uses this compound to fight against acidity and thus avoids the degradation of the joints.
> A natural anti-inflammatory:bromelain and boswellia have a recognised anti-inflammatory activity against joint pain.This will allow you to regain mobility more quickly.
It is important to provide the body with all the components that not only strengthen the structure of the joint but also allow its proper functioning, such as synovial fluid (too often forgotten) and limit the natural degradation mechanisms that are increased during the practice of sport.
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