Not at all. If anything, the onset of Arthritis will be prevented.
Naturally, just like anything, if you hit it the wrong way, hard or constantly, you stand a significant chance of injuring yourself...but that has nothing to do with arthritis.
Hitting a makiwara (or board, or brick, etc) will slowly compact your bone and stimulate your nerves, building up the strength and durability of the area.
At this point the cause for arthritis is not known.
No, as long as you do it right. That means you have been shown by and experienced martial artist, specifically a master, on how to properly hold your hand, fist and arm while striking the makiwara. It is not something that you can really teach yourself. I have been shown the proper techniques by a number of 5th Dan and above instructors, including an Okinawan Full Contact champion. I have been hitting one for over 8 years and the arthritis that was beginning to affect my wrists before I started has actually gone away. how would you go about finding someone who could teach you? and could you give me tips on this? Even though maybe your not a 5th Dan, you could probably offer advise please?
The cause for arthritis is unknown
No. Shingles can not cause arthritis. They are entirely different diseases.
No there is no known connection. The cause for arthritis is as yet not known.
Bacteria such as Gonococcus can cause Arthritis.
At this point the cause for arthritis is not known.
No, as long as you do it right. That means you have been shown by and experienced martial artist, specifically a master, on how to properly hold your hand, fist and arm while striking the makiwara. It is not something that you can really teach yourself. I have been shown the proper techniques by a number of 5th Dan and above instructors, including an Okinawan Full Contact champion. I have been hitting one for over 8 years and the arthritis that was beginning to affect my wrists before I started has actually gone away. how would you go about finding someone who could teach you? and could you give me tips on this? Even though maybe your not a 5th Dan, you could probably offer advise please?
The cause for arthritis is unknown
No. Shingles can not cause arthritis. They are entirely different diseases.
No there is no known connection. The cause for arthritis is as yet not known.
No. However rhuematoid arthritis can cause heart damage.
At present the exact cause of arthritis is unknown however the cause for many forms of arthritis is carried in the immune system by the blood.
Certain infections can or allergies can be the cause of arthritis However it sounds unlikely,
yes, it can cause arthritis when you pop boby parts. You can also get arthritis when you crack your knunckles, toes, etc...
Not likely however people that have arthritis are more likely to suffer from the effect of RSI. The cause for arthritis of nearly any form is not known.
No. Arthritis can cause or bring about a situation where inflammation happens In the case of osteoarthritis. in that case the arthritis happens before the inflammation, if there is inflammation.Osteoarthritis is a non inflammatory arthritis. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the actual cause is the inflammation.