Movement is actually an essential part of maintenance and
recovery. Many regenerative processes depend upon impact and
activity to repair and build themselves. An example of this is
synovial joints. From my knee pain article: Great, [synovial]
fluid seems to do everything. Maintains your joints, lubricates
them and even helps with shock absorption. So where's the
problem? Synovial fluid depends on the movement of the joint in
order to circulate and perform its function. Imagine the
cartilage in your knee is like a dirty sponge sitting in a
container of water (synovial fluid). The sponge just sitting
there isn't going to get cleaner but if you keep squeezing and
releasing, the water circulates and the sponge gets a lot
cleaner. The same thing happens in your joints. Furthermore, a
lot of joint problems come from muscle weakness or imbalance and
improper movement mechanics. If you are having joint problems
then you want to make sure to address any flexibility or
mobility issues in the joints. Improve muscle str