Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.
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How to Manage Your Osteoarthritis
Taking arthritis medicine is important, but what you do for yourself, including exercising, doing relaxation exercises and managing your emotions and attitudes, is just as crucial to your ability to lead an active, productive life.
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True or False: Arthritis affects only the wrist, ankle, and knee joints.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, spine, and other weight-bearing joints in the body. Sometimes called the "wear and tear" arthritis, advancing age is a risk factor, but so are obesity and severe injury to the joint. This video discusses the symptoms, treatment, and steps you can take to minimize pain from osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine. Read this to learn about the condition.
