Arthritis is one of the most common reasons for joint discomfort. Aside from osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of the disease is rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (RA).
Other causes
Pain can be caused by:
- bursitis, or inflammation of the cushioning pads around joints
- lupus
- gout
- certain infectious diseases, such as mumps, influenza, and hepatitis
- chondromalacia of the patella, or a breakdown of the cartilage in the kneecap
- an injury
- tendinitis, or inflammation of the tendon
- an infection of the bone or joint
- overuse of a joint
- cancer
- fibromyalgia
- osteoporosis
- sarcoidosis
- rickets
Your hands may be hurting because you’ve been sitting at a desk for a long time. While arthritis or osteoarthritis may be to blame, it is also possible. Working in the trades can cause knee discomfort, but it can also be exacerbated by obesity. Discomfort alleviation and a long-term healing strategy are necessary when dealing with joint pain, which can stem from a variety of different sources.
It’s easy to feel that you’re unable to do the things you used to enjoy because of pain in your joints. However, don’t give up on yourself. Non-surgical regenerative solutions are available to alleviate your pain and aid in the recovery of your joints after trauma, disease, or injury. Your entire health is important to us, and we want to help you achieve it.