Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis degenerative joint disease, OA, or osteoarthrosis, is a form of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and the eventual loss of cartilage in the joints - the cartilage wears down over time.

2. Osteoarthritis, also known as
degenerative arthritis
degenerative joint disease, OA,
or osteoarthrosis, is a form of
arthritis caused
by inflammation, breakdown,
and the eventual loss of
cartilage in the joints - the
cartilage wears down over
time.
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3. Some risk factors that might lead to it include:
*Being overweight.
*Getting older.
*Joint injury.
*Joints that are not properly formed.
*A genetic defect in joint cartilage.
*Stresses on the joints from certain jobs and playing
sports.
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4. *OA onset at where joints occur, most
commonly affecting the hands and
finger-ends, neck, lower back, knees,
and hips
*It is painful and can negatively influence
lifestyle, bringing on depression and a
sense of helplessness, and finances, as
treatment options can be expensive.
* It is also a very common cause for falls
in the elderly. It leads to weakened bone
and muscle strength, and this can
severely worsen the effects of a fall on
an elderly person.
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5. Stiffness in a joint after getting out of
bed or sitting for a long time
Swelling and pain in one or more
joints
A Crunching feeling or the sound of
bone rubbing on bone
**If your skin turns red or you feel hot,
you may not have OA;
it could be of another cause, such as
rheumatoid arthritis
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7. If you are at a healthy weight,
maintaining that weight may be the
most important thing you can do to
prevent osteoarthritis. If you are
overweight, losing weight may be
your best hedge against the disease.
Being overweight strains the joints,
particularly those that bear the
body's weight such as the knees,
hips, and joints of the feet, causing
the cartilage to wear away.
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8. For optimal joint health, it's
recommended that people
perform 30 minutes of
moderately strenuous exercise at
least 5 days a week. It's an
established fact that regular
exercise has health benefits.
Lower levels of exercise can also
be beneficial, according to study
results. It's better to get some
exercise as opposed to no
exercise.
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9. There are several joint protection
principles, which if followed, will
help to conserve energy and
preserve joint function. The
advice is quite simple, but you
must be mindful of proper
movements and recognize body
signals (e.g., pain). Good
posture and proper body
mechanics are important because
protecting your joints is a factor
in osteoarthritis prevention.
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10. Suffering a joint injury when you are
young predisposes you to osteoarthritis
in the same joint when you are older.
Injuring a joint as an adult may put the
joint at even
*Avoid bending knees past 90 degrees
when doing half knee bends.
*Keep feet as flat as possible during
stretches to avoid twisting knees.
*When jumping, land with knees bent.
*Do warm-up exercises before sports,
even less vigorous ones such as golf.
greater risk.
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11. Although there is no specific diet that
prevents osteoarthritis, eating a well-
balanced diet can help maintain an
ideal weight, which is beneficial for
your joints. It’s always best to get
your vitamin intake through diet
instead of supplements. So far, there
is no compelling evidence that
omega-3 or any other supplements
(including glucosamine, chondroitin,
MSM, etc.) or vitamins can help
people with osteoarthritis.
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