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    STRONGER JOINTS FOR LIFE

    Sep 15, 2021 5 minutes

    You might not think you have to worry about achy knees just yet, but preserving your joint health is important at any age, especially if you regularly work out. When your knees, hips or shoulders start to ache, it can affect all aspects of your physical performance and it often indicates that there is underlying inflammation or damage. It’s easy to overlook the importance of healthy joints until something goes wrong, so take simply steps now to keep them healthy.

    JOINT MATTERS

    Why do we get joint pain? Joints are places in the body where two bones connect and, in most cases, they provide structural support as well as allowing movement. Your joints are lined with the flexible tissue cartilage, which keeps them lubricated. Healthy cartilage preserves ease of motion and keeps your joints pain free. There are different types of joints – fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial joints. It is the synovial joints that are the most common

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