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What is the pathology of pain caused by immobilization of joints and muscles. for example why do some people get pains in their joints while traveling

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Joint pain: The lubricating fluid in the joint settles like a snow globe inside the joint. That fluid needs to be stirred up before the joint can be properly lubricated and pain resolve.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

What is the pathology of pain caused by immobilization of joints and muscles. for example why do some people get pains in their joints while traveling

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Dr. Martin Tamler answered

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