osteoarthritis is a painful problem with the joints. healthy joints help your body move bend and twist. knees glide up and down stairs without creaking or crunching. hips move you along on a walk without a complaint. but when you have arthritis such simple everyday movements can hurt. using the stairs can be painful. walking a few steps opening a door and even combing your hair can be hard. arthritis is mainly a disease of the spine hip hand knee and foot. but it can happen in other joints too. a joint is where two bones connect. and you have them all over your body. arthritis is most common in older people. even though you can't cure arthritis there are many treatments that can help with your pain and make it easier for you to move. and you can do things to keep the damage from getting worse. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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