Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Arthritis is the joints biggest enemy. Our joints cushion the impact of our daily living, such as walking, carrying items, bending and playing. Arthritis affects the joint in different ways depending upon the type of arthritis. The exact cause of the over 100 types aren’t all known but some are brought on by injury, disease or just the passing of time. Read more at: http://arthritis.lazaza.com/ Arthritis is the number one cause of chronic disability in the United States. It currently affects 40 million Americans in one form or another. Most, but not all, of the 100 types of arthritis can be categorized into one of three basic types; osteoarthritis, inflammatory and traumatic. Read more at: http://arthritis.lazaza.com/ Osteoarthritis is the most common type that affects approximately 16 million. This is a non-inflammatory degenerative disease that causes the joint cartilage to breakdown which eventually allows the bones to grind together. The causes of osteoarthritis is unknown. Read more at: http://arthritis.lazaza.com/ .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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