Whelehans Health News — Joint Pain

Joint pain Part 2 Osteoarthritis: the most common cause of joint pain   Osteoarthritis is by far the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by ageing and long-term wear-and-tear in the joints. After years of use, the cartilage that cushions the joints can break down, until bone rubs against bone.   It most commonly affects the knees, hands, hips, and spine. It causes more mobility disability in people over 65 than any other condition. The condition is the number one reason for joint-replacement surgery. It occurs mostly in men after the age of 50 and in women after...