Arthritis is inflammation in one or more of your joints, and it tends to cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. It can interfere with your range of motion and flexibility in the affected joints. The suffix “-itis” means inflammation, and the root word “arthro-” means joint – and there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. The most common type is osteoarthritis, which is also called wear-and-tear arthritis as it occurs in young athletes and active adults alike. Let’s talk about a ... [Read More]