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If you’re feeling stiff or achy, arthritis might be to blame. Most often synonymous with old age, arthritis occurs when the joints naturally wear down with use. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one in four American adults have arthritis. While it might not completely disrupt daily activities, it definitely makes them a little more uncomfortable to enjoy. If you’re suffering with arthritis and would like to learn more about possible treatment options, The California Pain Consultants team in the Escondido, El Centro, La Mesa, San Diego, Chula Vista areas is here to help.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a disease that causes damage to the joints, which are the places in the body where two bones meet. Most joints simply wear down due to use and overuse over the years. But, there are also times when arthritis can develop because of an injury or as a result of another health condition.
While arthritis can affect any joint, the most common joints include:
Most patients with arthritis report feeling pain, stiffness and limited range of motion, swelling (inflammation), tenderness and warmth around the joint.
While there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time and with wear and tear. Other types include:
Depending on the type of arthritis, it could either break down the natural tissue in the joint (degeneration) or cause swelling (inflammation). Both are painful results of the disease.
What Causes Arthritis?
Arthritis is most often caused by continuous wear and tear, which is why most people who suffer from arthritis are 65 years or older. But, there are additional factors that put people at a higher risk for developing arthritis. These include:
While there is no surefire way to prevent arthritis, a person can reduce arthritic symptoms by maintaining a healthy weight, being active, protecting the joints (i.e. avoiding repetitive, strenuous activities if possible), and discussing any feelings of joint soreness with a pain management specialist.
What are Arthritis Treatment Options?
Unfortunately there is no cure for arthritis at this time, but there are treatments, procedures and medications that can help to alleviate the pain and problems associated with the disease. These options include:
While some beginning stages of arthritis can be managed with at-home efforts, it’s important to see your healthcare provider if you are experiencing severe pain, your joint stiffness is getting worse or you’re unable to move the joint at all, or you’re experiencing more painful or more frequent flare-ups than previously.
If you’re living with joint pain due to arthritis, please schedule an appointment today. Just because arthritis is one of the most common health conditions adults experience, that doesn’t mean that you have to live with it in pain. The California Pain Consultants team in the Escondido, El Centro, La Mesa, San Diego, Chula Vista areas can help to determine your specific type of arthritis and recommend the best treatment options to help you manage the effects of arthritis and keep you enjoying the activities you love.
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