Arthritis is not an unknown entity and has been around since prehistoric times. It’s incidence has however certainly seen a dramatic rise in the last few decades. There are various types of arthritis that may not be entirely preventable. Osteo- arthritis is one of the commonest types and occurs entirely due to mechanical reasons. This […]

Arthritis means joint inflammation, but the term is used to describe around 200 conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint and other connective tissue. It is a rheumatic condition. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis include gout, fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Rheumatic conditions tend to […]

Arthritis is a common disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility, and swelling.  Arthritis is actually a term for a group of over 100 diseases that affect the muscle and skeletal system, particularly the joints.  Arthritis alters the cartilage in joints.  Cartilage is a very tough, shock absorbing material that covers the ends of many of […]