Arthritis is a general term used for conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and other joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. In joints with OA, the protective cartilage between bones starts to wear away. This allows the bones to rub together, which can cause pain and stiffness.
Your arthritis is caused by a combination of risk factors that are unique to you. Some of them – age, genetics, previous injuries, and overuse of certain joints – are things you can’t really do anything about.
But you can change other factors – like weak joint muscles, lack of exercise, and continued joint wear and tear due to excess weight.
Some of the common signs of arthritis are:
This is not a complete list of all possible symptoms.
Only your doctor can diagnose whether what you have is arthritis.
Although you can’t regrow cartilage, you can protect the cartilage you still have. There are simple steps you can take to reduce arthritis pain and help protect your joints against further damage.
Pain relief you can count on.
Find out how to reduce pain caused by arthritis.
