STIFF BOWS, STIFF JOINTS?
The human body is a product of outstanding mechanisms and physiological processes. The complexity and potential it holds inside is truly amazing. But like any complex machine, no matter how well serviced, problems eventually arise. In the human machine these problems are many and vary widely both in type and severity. The most severe of all the human problems, however, are those that prevent us from living and few things make us feel more alive than our passions and our hobbies. Unlike sports like rugby or football, the relative risk in archery for developing injuries or problems as we age is relatively low, but its more common than you would expect. Unfortunately, there are many aches and pains that can develop regardless of background.
One such painful condition is arthritis. It’s a term that gets battered around everywhere with very little care about what it actually means. With its multitude of symptoms – primarily pain
