Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in the US. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly one out of every five American adults are currently living with arthritis. Anyone who has been diagnosed with arthritis can attest to the challenge of living with chronic pain, as well as other common symptoms like stiffness, swelling, and impaired mobility. Most people afflicted with arthritis experience either...
Experiencing joint pain is no one’s idea of fun. Joint pain can describe pain, discomfort, or inflammation that arises from any part of a joint (cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons), even muscle. However, joint pain most commonly refers to inflammation or pain from within the joint itself caused by arthritis. In some cases, it can be mild. In others, the pain can be unbearable. Some people experience joint pain only after certain activities like running. Other...