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Arthritis pain is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years.  The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age.  Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself.  Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities of nearly 19 million adults.

Arthritis pain and localized tender points occur in the muscles and tendons, particularly those of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips.  Inflammation in the joints manifests itself as a soft, “doughy” swelling, pain, tenderness to palpation and movement, local warmth, and functional impairment.  Most types of arthritis cause pain in your joints.  Everyone who has arthritis pain should stay up to date with the latest arthritis treatment information.

Medications like aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen may do wonders for joint pain, but they are much less kind to the digestive tract.  While none of these arthritis medications cure arthritis, they can bring pain relief, relieve symptoms, and even slow down the progression of arthritis.  The use of certain medications can also lead to inflammation in the intestines.  For serious flare-ups that do not respond sufficiently to NSAIDS, various other medications may also be used.

Treatments for arthritis include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication, and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy.  Many people with arthritis become discouraged with typical treatments because the disease progresses over time and the symptoms worsen.

Arthritis occurs in various forms, the most frequent being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  The prevalence of osteoarthritis has increased to 27 million people, up from the previous estimate of 21 million.  Osteoarthritis is more common in older people because they have been using their joints longer.  If you have arthritis, there are steps you can take, starting today, to protect your joints, reduce pain, and improve mobility.