Yes, arthritis is an extremely common condition affecting the cartilage in-between two bones. This cartilage provides shock absorbing properties and lubrication in order to distribute the weight of gravity in our bodies. In arthritic conditions the fluid within the cartilage tends to dry out. When this happens the friction between the two joints increases.
There is no direct blood supply to cartilage, the only way cartilage maintains its fluid contents is through motion. Cartilage needs movement in order to have fluid pumped into it. When a joint becomes stiff or arthritic, the lack of movement in that joint worsens the condition because now there is less fluid being mechanically pumped to the cartilage. Chiropractors use adjusting, (a manual “hands-on” therapy) in order to restore normal range of motion and increase the fluid motion of that joint. Combine this with exercise and proper nutrition and we can achieve outstanding results.