Arthritis is a disease that affects 54.4 million people in the United States, according to the CDC. Arthritis covers more than 100 diseases and is an inflammation of one or more of your joints and can also affect other connective tissues and organs. Some of the symptoms you might experience are stiffness, pain, and swelling in your joints, which tend to be stronger in the morning.

The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid. Osteoarthritis is when the cartilage of your bones wears off. Rheumatoid happens when the body’s immune system attacks its tissues. Some factors to why arthritis happens are family history, age, joint injury, obesity, and sex because it is more common in women.

Arthritis cannot be cured but treatments are available. Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis you suffer, which are meant to alleviate the pain and help you live a better life. If you have any concerns or questions with the treatment you are currently receiving, get in contact with us to have one of our American Board Certified professionals give you an opinion that can help you live a healthier life.