Hitting joints against each other could be bad for the cartilage,
so let’s say if your jumping on a trampoline, how do the spine vertebral joints prevent from hitting against each other each time you land on your feet?
Do muscles or ligaments prevent the joints pressing into each other ?
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That’s what the cartilage is for. It dampens the blow. That’s why so many people have to get joints replaced. Because the cartilage wears out over time.
The cartilage prevents it. Your joints have a thick layer of it and cartilage is *very* tough stuff. Still, overtime activities like you’re talking will wear the cartilage down and cause problems.
Vertebrae specifically have discs in between them that are designed to absorb compression forces. These discs contain a gelatinous substance with that helps absorb the forces of impact. The cartilage in other joints is there partially to absorb impact as well. So your joints already have a built-in system to absorb and dissipate impact energy. Over time, these systems break down and may need repair or replacement.
That’s what the cartilage is for. It dampens the blow. That’s why so many people have to get joints replaced. Because the cartilage wears out over time.
That’s what the cartilage is for. It dampens the blow. That’s why so many people have to get joints replaced. Because the cartilage wears out over time.
Vertebrae specifically have discs in between them that are designed to absorb compression forces. These discs contain a gelatinous substance with that helps absorb the forces of impact. The cartilage in other joints is there partially to absorb impact as well. So your joints already have a built-in system to absorb and dissipate impact energy. Over time, these systems break down and may need repair or replacement.
Vertebrae specifically have discs in between them that are designed to absorb compression forces. These discs contain a gelatinous substance with that helps absorb the forces of impact. The cartilage in other joints is there partially to absorb impact as well. So your joints already have a built-in system to absorb and dissipate impact energy. Over time, these systems break down and may need repair or replacement.
The cartilage prevents it. Your joints have a thick layer of it and cartilage is *very* tough stuff. Still, overtime activities like you’re talking will wear the cartilage down and cause problems.
The cartilage prevents it. Your joints have a thick layer of it and cartilage is *very* tough stuff. Still, overtime activities like you’re talking will wear the cartilage down and cause problems.
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