Finger Clicking: Causes, Science, and Health Implications
Finger clicking, or knuckle cracking, is primarily caused by the rapid formation and subsequent collapse of gas bubbles within the synovial fluid of t...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Exercise and Cartilage: Maintaining Joint Health and Slowing Degeneration
While exercise cannot rebuild damaged articular cartilage, it is crucial for maintaining cartilage health, slowing degeneration, and improving overall...
By Jordan
Cartilage Health: Preventing Wear and Tear for Lifelong Mobility
Preventing cartilage wear and tear involves a strategic combination of appropriate exercise, optimal body weight management, targeted nutrition, and m...
By Hart
Meniscus: Locations, Functions, and Importance in Joints
Menisci are primarily found in the knee joint, with similar fibrocartilaginous structures also present in the temporomandibular (jaw), sternoclavicula...
By Jordan
Synovitis: Understanding Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Key Specialists
Synovitis is primarily treated by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, rheumatologists, orthopedic...
By Alex
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Meniscus Tears: Understanding Regeneration, Healing, and Evidence
While Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can augment healing of meniscal tears and alleviate symptoms, current scientific evidence does not definitively suppo...
By Jordan
Tart Cherry Juice: Benefits for Gout and Osteoarthritis Management
Tart cherry juice may benefit certain arthritis types, particularly gout and osteoarthritis, by reducing inflammation and uric acid, but it serves as ...
By Jordan
Septic vs. Reactive Arthritis: Understanding Key Differences, Causes, and Treatments
Septic arthritis is a direct joint infection by microorganisms, while reactive arthritis is a sterile inflammatory response in a joint triggered by a ...
By Hart
Collagen for Joints: Types, Benefits, and Supplementation
Type II collagen is the most critical form for joint health, predominantly found in articular cartilage, providing essential tensile strength, elastic...
By Hart
