One of the Common

 Arthritis is a common problem that many are facing now a days. There can be several reasons for the occurrence of this disease. There is no specific age for this disease to occur. It depends on the body conditions.

Stiffness and pain are the common symptoms of arthritis. It has been trouble for many people. The word "arthritis" is the name of a disease that gets it base from Greek and Latin. It is not only related to one specific problem, it is related to more than hundreds of problems and health conditions. One of the most common forms of arthritis is Osteoarthritis. This is mostly found in elderly people, while some forms of arthritis can attack people at a very young age. The disease is very painful and causes extreme pain in the joints.

Arthritis can have several reasons for its occurrence. The causes can be sudden and unknown. It is primarily a diseases related to the joints. It is important to know the reason for its occurrence. A joint is a place where two bones meet in the body. Here, an element like a plastic band, holds these two bones together. This band is called ligament. It is the presence of cartilage that allows the bones to not get rubbed against each other. They allow smooth movement of bones without any pain. This is how joints normally work. If you are having problems with your joints, then there will be a change in how the joint is working.

Joint problems are categorized into several types. Your joint problem can lie in any of the categories. The problem can be due to the reduction of the fluid between the joints, damage of cartilage, infection in the joints, etc. There are several other minute reasons that make this disease different from one another.

It has been a misconception that cracking the knuckles can be a reason for arthritis to occur. There is no research that proves this point. The most popular research states that cracking knuckles only reduces the grip but does not cause this disease.

As mentioned earlier, there are nearly hundred types of this disease. Each type has its own symptoms and affects the patients in different ways. Extreme pain in the joints and discomfort are the common problems that patients suffer. Suffering from this disease does not mean that one cannot lead active life. With proper treatment, an active and fit life can be enjoyed.

Various therapies are available to treat it. Physical therapies give good relief to pain and suffering. Though it is not completely curable, the pain can be reduced a lot with therapy.