Archive for October 15th, 2009
Arthritis is brought on by many things, some we know about and some we don’t. A couple of the factors that scientists know do contribute to joint stiffness, pain and swelling are:
When using a joint or a set of joints repeatedly in the same way, there’s a greater chance that arthritis will develop in that joint or joints. Tennis elbow is essentially arthritis in the elbow. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when someone uses the joints in the hands and fingers in the same repetitive motion day after day. Knees and ankles are susceptible in people who run, dance or skate.
An injury to a joint increases the odds that you will develop arthritis in that joint.
Cartilage can wear down over time. Bones can break down with age. As you get older, you are more likely to experience joint pain and stiffness, especially osteoarthritis.