Arthritis

Arthritis is the calcification of soft tissue, usually in a joint space.  It is the reinforcement of degeneration.  So if a joint has had trauma or is out of alignment the body will begin to strengthen the area much in the same way if would make a scar if you were cut.  It is vital to keep mobility in the joint to maintain full range of motion.  Now consider the fact that the spine has 144 joints and 24 moveable weight bearing vertebra.  Any misalignment or subluxated areas will begin to reinforce and form arthritis if left untreated.  This WILL cause issues later in life.  Choking off the nerves and preventing movement will decrease quality of lie significantly and quickly.  Don't wait for something to become chronic or pathological, get it fixed by a professional trained to deal with these things!