The inflammatory process, the way nature heals injuries, is the body’s mustering system. It is a three-component process. The blood brings white blood cells to the injury to fight off infection and clean up dead tissue. Nutrient building blocks assemble to rebuild the weakened tissue. New blood vessels form to bring increased amounts of blood with oxygen.
Inflammation is a vital process, but sometimes chronic inflammation can be self-defeating. It overinflames. Chronic tendonitis is an example of overinflammation.
Source: Sports Health
Dr. Bob,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I have had chronic knee pain for quite awhile now. It always seems to get inflamed after i participate in sporting events. It all makes sense. Thanks Dr. Moulas.
-Bobby B.
Bobby,
ReplyDeleteYou may have some type of a tear in your knee connective tissue. A good Sport Chiropractor could perform an examination on your knee to better evaluate your condition.
Thanks,
Dr. Bob Moulas