We should focus on what we can control and accept what we cannot.

A fact of life that is applicable to arthritis, as well. Arthritis is painful, a fact no one knows more about than an arthritis patient. Arthritis patients know too well that some days are more painful than others, and on worst days doing simple activities, such as typing on computers, or climbing stairs can seem impossible.

So, what are the causes of arthritis and can we do something to minimize the risk of developing arthritis?

Common causes of arthritis

There are many causes of arthritis. While some are beyond our control, there are others that can be controlled through awareness and taking adequate precautionary measures.

Any arthritis patient will vouch that living with arthritis is painful, to say the least. The inflammation of the joints can lead to pain in the joints. In severe cases, this pain in the joints is a constant companion, and on some day so worse that the patient experiences great difficulty in performing simple daily activities.

People who have arthritis in knees may have problem in walking or climbing stairs, while those suffer from arthritis in hands may experience great pain while performing various functions of a normal life, such as combing their hair or writing.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is caused by chronic degeneration of cartilage in the joints. The condition causes pain and stiffness in the joints, and is degenerative in nature. Due to this reason, osteoarthritis is also referred as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease.

The parts of the body that are typically affected osteoarthritis include: lower back, hips, and knees.