osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of the oldest and most common forms of arthritis. It is also known as degenerative joint disease, ostoarthrosis, hypertrophic arthritis and degenerative arthritis. Osteoarthritis is known as the “wear-and-tear” kind of arthritis, osteoarthritis is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy movement of joints. The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint. Evidence of osteoarthritis has been found in ice-aged skeletons. Today, an estimated 21 million Americans live with Osteoarthritis .Despite the longevity and frequency of the disease, the cause is still not completely known. Many different factors may play a role in whether or not you get osteoarthritis including age, obesity, injury or overuse and genetics. Osteoarthriti could be caused by any one or by a combination of any of these factors.

It is important that you get osteoarthritis diagnosed and treated as early as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment is the first step in successful management of osteoarthritis. Joint and Bone Combo from Nepatica could be a good alternative.