Joint Pain Explained

Joints are the space between bones that allow for proper movement and function, from those that barely move, like the sutures in your skull, to synovial joints that move in many directions, such as the shoulder, ankle, hip and spinal facet joints.

When joints work properly, muscles and ligaments function at an optimal level, giving you proper movement and no pain. When they don't, muscles and ligaments shorten or elongate and leak toxins that irritate local tissues and nerves, leading to further pain and dysfunction until the underlying joint problem is addressed.