HA for Joints & Surgical Repair
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One of the major reasons for joint pain is poor lubrication between the joints. The key to healthy joints and easy mobility of our limbs is viscosity. The term viscosity refers to the sticky, thick, glutinous gel-like substance between the bones. Without that viscosity and lubrication, bones tend to rub together resulting in pain and loss of mobility. This leads to various disorders like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and other connective tissue disorders. Hyaluronic acid's function in the body is to bind water and hold the moisture in thereby lubricating movable parts such as joints and muscles.

As we get older, our body’s production of hyaluronic acid diminishes with the result that our joints start to become stiff and various joint disorders set in. Replacing hyaluronic acid in the body through supplements can help the body restore its flexibility. It helps to improve the cushioning and movement of the joints. The hyaluronic acid is injected by a needle into the joint.

One of the most common joint disorders is osteoarthritis. It is also called degenerative arthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis. Arthritis occurs when the tissue that protects the bones wears away. Osteoarthritis is caused by the degeneration of synovial fluid of the joints. The fluid breaks down into smaller units thereby decreasing their moisturizing and lubricating properties. HA is injected into these joints to revive and replace poor synovial fluid. In most cases, after a while, patients experience relief. HA is also available in pill form for patients who prefer oral ingestion, but the injectable forms provide faster relief. Hyaluronic acid injection treatments are usually given 3 to 5 times. It is administered once a week. Most people have to go through the complete treatment before they start finding relief. Studies show that 80 to 85% of patients find relief with hyaluronic acid injections and the relief can last up to 12 months.

Hyaluronic acid has been approved by the FDA as a safe treatment for osteoarthritis and has to be administered by qualified health care providers. Unfortunately, these injections do not help everyone and are also quite expensive. HA treatments are not 100% guarantee for pain relief, and maintaining a good diet and exercise is recommended in addition to treatments. The treatment is very expensive with the cost of one injection around $600. Hyaluronic acid injections are intended to replace or supplement the body’s natural supply of hyaluronic acid that has been broken down by osteoarthritis.

In addition to being an effective treatment for osteoarthritis, other benefits of hyaluronic acid include increased mobility, softer skin, faster wound healing, fibromyalgia relief, retinal lubrication, clearer vision, and dry skin relief.

It was earlier believed that hyaluronic acid molecule was destroyed by the stomach acid. Research has now shown that it does not. The hyaluronic acid supplement will be absorbed into the body resulting in maximum efficiency.

If you are suffering from osteoarthritis, hyaluronic acid injections may be an option for you. As always, remember to consult your doctor before starting any medical treatments.