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Why Are We Replacing So Many Joints PDF Print E-mail
Written by Butch Phelps   
According to the Food and Drug Administration, since the year 2000, the number of joint replacement surgeries performed each year has been on the rise. In 2001, 165,000 hip joints and 326,000 knees were replaced in the United States alone.
by ButchPhelps


According to the Food and Drug Administration, since the year 2000, the number of joint replacement surgeries performed each year has been on the rise. In 2001, 165,000 hip joints and 326,000 knees were replaced in the United States alone.

According to Renaissance Orthopedics:

Between 1971-1975, knee replacements accounted for 51% of the treatments.

From 2000-2003, 92% of the osteoarthritis cases were treated with knee replacements.

* By the year 2030, it is estimated that the number of knee replacements will increase from 450,400 to 3.48 million.

* Also by the year 2030, it is estimated that the number of hip replacements will increase from 208,600 to 572,100.

Back in the 60's I was living in North Carolina and I can't remember that many people with joint replacements. According to the FDA, joint replacement has become more popular because it is easier than ever and available. I'm all for things being easier, but have joint replacements increased because of ease or are our bodies in that bad of shape? It is amazing to see people of all ages suffering with bad joints.

Inactivity is one reason for bad joints. Some people believe that if they don't use their joints, they will not wear out. Unfortunately that is not true.You need to move your joints through their full range of motion, so your body will lubricate them. As you joint move, your body injects synovial fluid, oil like substance, into your joint. Thiskeeps your joint gliding along.

Active Isolated Stretching stretches your muscles allowing the proper spacing for your joints to move through their full range. This protects the cartilage that cushions your joints. To make your joints last longer, you should exercise 30 minutes a day and stretch every other day.

Poor diet contributes to joint replacement by not providing the body the proper nutrients to repair and heal muscle tissue when you are active. When you exercise your body with strength training, walking, biking, stretching, or virtually any activity, you are creating slight muscle tears. The muscle tissues heal themselves faster with better nutrition. Many people are taking all these recovery powders, pills, and drinks, when all they need is a proper diet of fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits. Eating lots of red meat actually creates more harm for the body than many think. Drinking plenty of water each day goes a long way in keeping your body hydrated. Add a lemon slice and now you are also balancing your ph level. It must be a fresh lemon and not a bottle of lemon juice. It is not the same.

Okay let's talk about your weight. Would you agree, that the more weight you add to your body to worse it is for your joints?Great we can agree on that! So if you are heavy, work at getting the weight off. Then keep it off. Try eating every 2 hours throughout your day and exercise 30 minute a day. Don't forget to stretch. I know it seems like a lot, but just do it!

What are you waiting for? The quicker you start eating better and getting your body back into shape, the less damage you will do to your joints. They ar your joints! Start small and work up quickly to a faster pace. Remember- EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT.

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