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Arthritis is a very common condition that is nonetheless poorly understood. Over 50 million adults suffer from arthritis of some kind. While there are around 100 kinds of arthritis, the most common ones include rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. While rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect any joint in the body, osteoarthritis most commonly affects joints that are subject to pressure and strain.
This type of arthritis is the most common. There is a cushion of cartilage between each of our bones. This substance provides cushioning and allows joints to move against one another more easily. Over time, the cartilage in a joint can wear away. The result is bone rubbing painfully against bone.
Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint in the body but is most common in the hands, knees, spine, and other joints that face constant use and pressure. It is more common in women than in men and shows up often in people who have active jobs that require long periods of standing.
The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling, joint stiffness and reduced range of motion. Symptoms can range from mild to debilitatingly severe. Some people may have symptoms that stay about the same; others may find that theirs come and go. Osteoarthritis tends to get worse over time as the level of joint degradation increases.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease. There is no cure, and it tends to get worse over time. However, there are a number of things that arthritis sufferers can do to slow the progression of the disease and help relieve their symptoms. A few of the top ways to manage arthritis include:
The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae, each of which is cushioned by cartilage. When this cartilage breaks down, pain and stiffness can result. Arthritis of the spine is one of the most common causes of lower back pain in adults over 50. People who have spinal arthritis may also experience complications; osteoarthritis may cause bone spurs that put pressure on nerve roots as they leave the spinal column. This, in turn, can cause pain, weakness, tingling and other symptoms.
While there is no cure, there are treatments available that can reduce the severity of spinal arthritis. These treatments can help you regain mobility, reduce pain and get back to your active lifestyle.
In this blog series, we’ll address many aspects of arthritis of the spine. We’ll discuss its causes, symptoms and the many treatments that can provide relief.
We believe that you do not have to live in pain. If you are struggling with pain from a chronic or undiagnosed condition, get in touch for an appointment. We will perform an assessment and create a treatment plan with you that can help you get back to an active life.
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