Understanding Joint Pain
When a joint is healthy, all the parts work together and the joint moves easily and without pain. However, diseases or injury can disturb the normal function of your joints resulting in:
- Pain
- Muscle weakness
- Limited movement
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint disorders. The most common types of arthritis are:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- Paget’s Disease
- Avascular Necrosis
Other causes of joint pain can be deformity or direct injury to the joint. Sometimes, regardless of the cause of your pain, it can be made worse when you avoid using your joint altogether. That’s because with less use, the muscles around your joint weaken, which can make it even more difficult and painful to move.
