osteoarthritis

The word “arthritis” is from the Greek words meaning “inflamed joints” and is related with more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions. These conditions can affect not only the joints but also the muscles, bones, and ligaments that support them. Osteoarthritis is the form that results when cartilage is slowly eroded, and bone begins grinding against bone. Osteoarthritis rarely spreads to other body parts but concentrates its erosive influence in one or just a few joints. Osteoarthritis occurs more frequently as we age. Osteoarthritis usually affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Most cases of osteoarthritis have no known cause and are referred to as primary osteoarthritis. When the cause of the osteoarthritis is known, the condition is referred to as secondary osteoarthritis. Try Joint and Bone Combo if you would like to maintain healthy joints and bones