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]
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The Difference Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Unless you have a medical degree, you might be under the impression that arthritis is a singular condition – the inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that only gets worse with age. Actually, however, there are several different types of arthritis. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Even though their symptoms can be similar, there are significant differences between the two that are important to understand to determine ... [Read More]