Arthritis

Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Health Center

For millions, it can be difficult to manage Arthritis. The term describes many different diseases that cause tenderness, pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. Some of the most common forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and (less common) ankylosing spondylitis. With Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, the cartilage around the joint wears out and causes the joint to rub against each other, creating inflammation and pain. Spinal osteoarthritis can lead to lost flexibility, bone spurs (osteophytes), irritated nerves, back pain or spinal stenosis, and sciatica symptoms.