Growing older

Many injuries are often dismissed as "just getting old" and yes, more older people have problems with their joints and muscles than young people and it does have something to do with the way our bodies age. But sometimes these problems are to do with an abuse of a part of our body like bursitis in our knees from scrubbing the floor kneeling down. However more often they are due to lack of use and inactivity. If your muscles are trim and in good tone and your body weight is normal and you have a regular exercise programme, then your body will not grow old as rapidly. This will also keep calcium in your bones, your bursae free and well lubricated and your tendons firm and strong and your joint cartilage well nourished.