Chronic joint pain and stiffness might be common in the elderly, yet few are aware of this condition and how it occurs. This particular condition is part and parcel of a degenerative bone disease that usually strikes men above 45 and women above the age of 55, usually caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage in the joints. This condition is called osteoarthritis. The osteoarthritis treatment can take ages but given the right diagnosis, it can be treated very easily. 

First, a person begins to experience symptoms of osteoarthritis, which leads to severe joint pain even during rest. OA even leads to limited joint functions as the disease progresses, thereby greatly reducing one's mobility and flexibility. 

What is Osteoarthritis? 

One of the most prominent causes of OA is the depletion of cartilage, a sort of natural cushion that prevents friction between two ones. As one ages, this cushion continues to diminish, thus leading to the development, progression, and signs of arthritis in the knees leading to joint pain and stiffness. 

Fact Time: Did you know that nearly all vertebrate species suffer OA, including whales and dinosaurs? 

As the symptoms of osteoarthritis begin to show up, it's best to consult an orthopedic and seek osteoarthritis treatment. At the same time, it's highly advisable to begin a regimen of joint supplements to better combat the symptoms of osteoarthritis.  

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