Hello everyone! Today we're going to talk about an age-related joint problem called osteophytes, sometimes called bone spurs. Don't worry, let me explain it simply, It's like little hills growing on our bones. Together we'll learn what it is, why it happens, and how to protect the health of our joints.
When young, bones are like springs; toss them around and they always pop back up quickly, as if they were amusing themselves. But as the years go by, bones seem to get a little lazy and don't repair themselves as aggressively as they used to. And the result is, hey, there's this character called "bone spurs". They're like accidental vandals that come in uninvited and take over the joints and the neighbourhood, making the joints worse than they are and making a lot of noise all day long.
What is osteomalacia? It is a common bone problem that many people may run into especially as they age. It usually occurs on the bones near the joints, as if the bones have grown little hills. These little hills are caused by the fact that our joints have been used for a long time, causing the bones to grow more in that area as if to protect the area that is constantly under pressure.
Why does osteomalacia occur? The main reason is that our joints are subjected to pressure and friction for a long time. Because of prolonged use, the bones may feel a little stressed and develop small bone spurs to protect themselves. These small spurs can sometimes make the joints feel painful, a little swollen, and less flexible to move. Age is also a key factor, just like ourselves, as we get older, our body's ability to repair itself may deteriorate, and so do our bones. So, as we get older, our bones may not be able to repair themselves as easily, which puts us at a higher risk of developing bone spurs.
How can we guard our joints? Although bone spurs are a common problem, there are some ways we can take to protect the health of our joints: First of all, pay attention to your weight Oh, if you are overweight, it will put more pressure on your joints and lead to more wear and tear. Therefore, maintaining a proper weight can reduce the burden on the joints. Secondly, exercise moderately, which can strengthen the muscles and ligaments and give better support to the joints. Pick exercises that don't impact the joints too much, such as swimming, biking and walking, which are great for joint protection. Also remember to get enough calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients that are good for your joints, which will help keep your bones in a healthy condition. Maintain proper sitting and standing posture in your daily life, especially when sitting or standing for long periods, which can reduce stress on your joints.
Also, try to avoid repeating the same movements for long periods, which can reduce wear and tear on your joints.
If there is pain, swelling, or other discomfort in your joints, see your doctor promptly, which will prevent the problem from getting worse. All of these small precautions and changes can help keep our joints healthy!
Bone spurs are a common problem associated with age. But by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking care of our joint health, we can minimize its impact on our quality of life. In short, the older we get, the more our bones may become a bit capricious, but don't worry, medical science and technology are advancing, and there are always ways to tame these "bone-spiking urchins". Just like a naughty child, give them the proper care and guidance, and they will behave!
