An END to Arthritis? ‘Shocking’ Therapy Grows NEW Joints
You’re reminded that you have arthritis the moment you get out of bed…
As soon as your feet hit the floor you feel it from your hips to your knees… and if you’re old school like me, when you’re making your bed you may even feel pain in your elbows and wrists.
Even gripping your toothbrush is a struggle!
And friend, the day has only barely begun…
And unfortunately, no matter how many over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers you pop… the pain ALWAYS comes back!
But thanks to some groundbreaking research, the pain and frustration of arthritis couldsoon be a thing of the past!
Today I’m going to give you an exclusive first look at a new therapy developing here in the United States.
It has the potential to grow NEW joints…
And while it’s still undergoing extensive testing (and isn’t yet available for humans) …
It could one day be the CURE for arthritis that we’ve been hoping for.
For now, I’ll clue you in on what you need to do in the meantime.
Through animal testing, researchers at the University of Connecticut have successfully developed a technique using small electric shocks that REGROW cartilage.
Deteriorated and damaged cartilage is one of the main drivers of arthritis.
See, cartilage is the cushion between the bones of your joints. So, when the cartilage has thinned (or is gone entirely) it causes your bones grind against each other, making everyday activities incredibly painful.
Because cartilage wears down as you age, scientists have long sought a way to regrow healthy cartilage.
And now electricity appears to be the missing component to stimulating the body into re-growing healthy, fluid cartilage.
During lab and animal tests, researchers designed a ‘scaffold’ –a commonly used technique doctors use to repair or reconstruct missing or injured body tissue.
The scaffold is made the same biodegradable material used to stitch up surgical wounds, called poly-L lactic acid (PLLA).
The substance is piezo-electric – which means it produces a little burst of electricity when squeezed.
Researchers discovered that when the ‘patient’ started walking and the joint moved, the movement generated a weak but steady electrical field, encouraging cells to grow into cartilage.
And ‘new’ cartilage is essentially like getting a brand new (and pain-free) joint!
Again, more research continues to be performed on this ‘electric’ therapy, but the findings are promising.
In the meantime, if you do suffer from arthritis and are looking for another way to help ease your joint pain, consider taking a glucosamine supplement.
Glucosamine is the ‘rubbery’ fluid that naturally cushions your bones and joints. Your body naturally produces glucosamine, but it can deteriorate over time – making glucosamine supplements a wise choice for anyone dealing with arthritis symptoms.
It can be found at most health food stores or online vitamin retailers. Check the recommended dosage on the label if you decide to supplement with glucosamine.
And if you’re already taking medication to manage your joint pain, be sure to speak to your doctor first before incorporating a glucosamine supplement into your daily regimen.
To protecting your joints,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Study Finds. “Scientists find potential cure for arthritis pain — by using electricity to regrow cartilage.” 1/17/22. https://www.studyfinds.org/arthritis-pain-regrowing-cartilage/
