Dehydration: Balancing Water and Electrolytes Hughston Clinic DRINKING WATER AND YOUR JOINTS Drinking water is essential for maintaining healthy human joints. Here's how hydration impacts joint health: LUBRICATION: Water is a key component of synovial fluid, which lubricates joints How to keep joints lubricated Baptist Health Jacksonville, FL Water improves joint movement! Think of synovial fluid in joints like oil in an engine. Having a sufficient amount of oil and of good quality will help the engine