Climbing stairs, going for long walks or carrying heavy shopping
bags – arthrosis transforms many formerly natural everyday
activities into an increasing challenge because pain and
restricted mobility are among the characteristic symptoms of
this degenerative joint disorder. Triggers of arthrosis include
wrongly applied strain over a longer time, injuries or
congenital damage to the cartilage. The beginnings of arthrosis
Arthrosis begins with age related signs of wear on the joint
cartilage. While healthy cartilage – together with the synovial
fluids – ensures smooth gliding movements of the bones, a
defective cartilage layer causes pain and stiff joints. Cold,
damp weather and strain such as walking down stairs increase the
problems. The so-called start-up pain is also typical for
arthrosis. This means that after a longer pause, the first
movements are especially painful. As the illness advances, pain
while at rest, night time pain and joint blockades often develop
additionally. Effective relief with arthros