Joint laxity is a condition in which the joints become unstable and mobile, which can lead to various health problems and even injuries. This condition often occurs in people who lead an active lifestyle, play sports or work in heavy work. Although a loose joint is a temporary condition, it can cause serious consequences to a person's health.
First of all, disruption of the integrity of the joint ligaments makes them less functional, which makes it difficult to perform any movements and increases the risk of injury. In addition, joint instability can lead to increased stress on surrounding tissues and soft ligaments, and this provokes the development of arthritis, osteochondrosis, pain and inflammation.
A loose joint can occur for various reasons.