The health problem you should take seriously, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger: "You rust."
The famous Terminator actor, who has been involved in politics in recent years, has launched a campaign in the United States that aims to cross borders and send a clear message to the world: "Those who suffer from hip, knee, shoulder, or other joint pain should know that they are not alone, and that by sharing their experiences they will find the motivation they need ."
The brainchild of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has partnered with medical technology company Zimmer Biomet, is called 'You'll Be Back' and invites patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain to take part in a motivational documentary series due out later this year that will help them find the medical help they need .
The importance of joint pain
In the United States, more than 50 million adults and 1.71 billion worldwide live with and suffer from arthritis-related conditions . "It's important to take joint pain seriously, whether it's hip, knee, or shoulder pain, because it diminishes the quality of life for millions of people ," Schwarzenegger told Healthline.
Members of the online community that the legendary actor (and bodybuilder) has been committed to creating "will have access to resources and a 'Find a Doctor' tool to connect with local doctors and explore whether joint replacement is right for them," he explains.
What are musculoskeletal conditions?
Living with musculoskeletal conditions means dealing daily with lower back pain , neck pain, the possibility of having a higher risk of fractures and other injuries, suffering from osteoarthritis and even rheumatoid arthritis , an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
Those who suffer from these conditions, according to the actor, are inactive, because " if you rest, you rust ." To support the public face of this campaign, Dr. Leslie Bottrell, a sports medicine physician at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan (United States), endorses the famous actor's powerful message.
"Pain is controlled by memory and emotions. Often, stopping completely and not moving can have a detrimental effect and cause muscle weakness and stiffness , which in turn leads to more pain, limited movement, and an inability to continue moving," explains Dr.
Dr. Bottrell goes on to argue her theory, to the point that staying active is a form of healing medicine. "Moving promotes synovial fluid, the lubricating fluid found in joints between bones, and cushions them. It also helps strengthen muscles , ligaments, and tendons, reduces inflammation , and releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers."
Additionally, as we age, there's an increased risk of fractures . "If muscles are active and strong, patients are less likely to fall than if they're weak and atrophied," the expert says.
To this concept, Schwarzenegger adds: "I get it. It's scary. I've had my own health issues (shoulder surgery, hip replacement, and all the heart surgeries for my congenital heart valve problem), and I think it's really important to talk openly about it because I see how it inspires people to take action and not just give in to the pain ."
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