Degenerative Arthritis Deteriorating Quality of Life... Young Generation Should Also Be Careful

Repeated Knee Injuries from Sports Activities Raise Concerns of Degenerative Arthritis
Maintaining Proper Weight and Taking "Max Chondroitin 1200" Can Help

Degenerative arthritis primarily occurs in the elderly as it is a condition caused by the aging of the body. However, recently, it has become common to see young arthritis patients in their 20s to 40s. When arthritis spreads at a young age, it can lower the quality of life, so caution is necessary. To prevent knee arthritis, maintaining weight, proper posture, and appropriate medication intake are important.

Degenerative arthritis is a condition where gradual damage or degenerative changes occur in the cartilage that protects the joints, causing damage to the bones and ligaments that make up the joint, resulting in inflammation and pain.

While cartilage wear caused by physical aging is the main cause of degenerative arthritis in middle-aged and older adults, in younger people, knee injuries caused by external impacts are considered the biggest cause of degenerative arthritis. Knee injuries from accidents or repeated injuries during sports activities such as soccer, basketball, and skiing can lead to degenerative arthritis.

Once cartilage is damaged, it does not naturally regenerate, and knee arthritis tends to worsen over time. Therefore, it is advisable to consciously develop habits to avoid putting strain on the knee joints or maintaining incorrect posture and to avoid excessive exercise. Excessive exercise can cause continuous damage to the joints due to sudden impacts, rapidly wearing down the cartilage and worsening knee arthritis, so caution is needed.

In the early stages of arthritis, pain can be improved with non-surgical treatments such as injection therapy and manual therapy. Combining conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and exercise therapy can alleviate symptoms. In severe cases, surgery may be considered after consulting a specialist.

Maintaining an appropriate weight and proper posture is important to prevent knee arthritis. Chondroitin treatments, which can be purchased at nearby pharmacies, can also help reduce symptoms of degenerative arthritis. Dong-A Pharmaceutical’s Max Chondroitin 1200 contains 1200 mg of chondroitin sulfate sodium, the highest single dose available domestically. Chondroitin is a component widely distributed in connective tissues such as cartilage, bones, and corneas, and is a major component of elastic fibers that protect cartilage. Taking it can help reduce symptoms of degenerative arthritis.

Max Chondroitin 1200 is the first oral gel-type chondroitin product in Korea. Clinical trial results of chondroitin formulations published in SCIE journals showed that the gel-type chondroitin formulation reduced degenerative arthritis symptoms by 24% from day 14 and by 40% on day 42. Notably, continuous intake of the gel-type chondroitin formulation for 90 days resulted in a 50% reduction in degenerative arthritis symptoms, and the effect was sustained.

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