I have copied his words and image but you will need to go across to his blog for the relevant links, highlighted in italics, please see link to his blog below.
"Radical new information on osteoarthritis from Paul Ingraham:
One of the most deeply held beliefs in musculoskeletal medicine is that osteoarthritis is a “wear and tear” condition — that joints slowly crumble under the onslaught of gravity and use and abuse. This fundamentally mechanical view of arthritis directly suggests that the heavier we are, the more likely we are to have trouble in our load-bearing joints.
But that’s just not the case: osteoarthritis prevalence doubled in the 20th Century independent of age and weight (Wallace 2017).
So something else has to be going on. People got heavier on average, but not twice as heavy!
Or consider this: obese people get more osteoarthritis of the hand (Jiang 2016), but probably not because they are walking on their hands.
So … why?
This post weaves together the threads of several past posts about the biochemical foundations of seemingly “mechanical” problems, and you may recognize some pieces. But this is an all-new synthesis, anchored by some good science news you can use — practical and encouraging, which is a rare pleasure.
It’s a short read, well worth your time."
Steve Parker, M.D. blog link to this post is here
All the best Jan
25 comments:
This sounds fascinating. I'm off to give it a read, and will thank you in advance. Happy weekend ahead too.
...whatever causes arthritis, it's a pain!
Interesting concept.
Interesting. I believe that if we watch our body's reactions regularly (as retirees we've got the time to do so), we might sometimes find the right answers. The thing is, people run immediately to the doctor with every apparent disorder without trying to understand and investigate it first.
Thanks for this, I will read the post. I don't have any problems with osteoarthritis, but who knows what the future may bring.
Very interesting post. You raised important issues.
Have a happy weekend:)
Interesting post! I thought my arthritis is from a previous hand surgeries and an injury to my neck. Take care, have a great weekend!
Thanks, I will read that article. Valerie
Interesting.
I say though, when I lose weight, my knew pain is greatly reduced.
Interesting
Very interesting article, Jan. Pondering this idea.
Fascinating. Thank you. I have been lucky and don't have arthritis. My partner does.
It is an interesting new theory. I would buy the theory.
Very interesting!
Interesting.
Thank you for all your good work on this Blog, Jan.
God bless.
Muy interesante. Te mando un beso.
That’s a very interesting read, thanks for sharing Jan and all the best for a great weekend.
I have arthritis and will be reading what this fellow has to say. Thanks for posting.
Very interesting. Hugs and blessings.
I always thought it may be my weight why my knee is so bad but my SIL who isn't over weight has had to knee replacements so far and eats very well too!
I shall have to look at that.
This is very interesting. Definitely worth checking out.
It's interesting. Thanks!
Es muy interesante para mí, pasaré a verlo. Besos.
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