Osteo arthritis cannot be reversed
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it's a natural condition i.e. 'wear and tear' because we evolved up-right. Taking care of our joints is important but how many kids think about doing so, unless they are affected? JOA is extremely painful and limiting. I danced from age 8 until 18, we walked everywhere or cycled but I have to confess, I didn't run much .........
We are hunter-gatherers therefore on the move but not built for long periods of running. We ran in short bursts if the sabre toothed tiger was around
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......... also we lived from dawn to dusk so our joints probably didn't get the 'work' that they have evolved to do
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..... being a 24 hour society we expect more from our bodies ...........