In your younger years, you probably never dreamed that you might one day find it hard, uncomfortable, or perhaps even impossible to participate in enjoyable physical activities or simply get around at home. Problems with the joints tend to gradually worsen over time, and because of this you probably can’t identify the moment when it dawned on you that your Friday night hockey game, your afternoon gardening sessions, or your daily walks at the beach had changed from a source of enjoyment to a cause of pain. Perhaps you are feeling down and frustrated about losing the active, laid-back lifestyle you once enjoyed. You probably understand that there is no “magic cure” and that the cartilage destruction responsible for joint pain cannot be totally reversed. You don’t want a miracle, but you do wish you could get enough relief to be able to live AND love your life once again!