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There are two main types of arthritis. One is
Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis
(RA).
In this condition joint's cartilage breaks down
and wears away. That's why bones under the
cartilage rub together. This causes pain and
swelling.
The joint may lose its normal
shape for some period of time.
Bone related changes, arthritis and other
musculoskeletal
diseases
and
conditions
develop over time and sometimes suddenly.
They occur due to a variety of both genetic
and environmental factors.
If you don’t have a healthy diet, have had
musculoskeletal injuries, lack the proper
physical activity, bones, joints and their
respective musculature may start to weaken
early in life. However, by adopting good
lifelong habits, coaching via a medical
doctor, attention to the arthritic regions via
exercise and therapy, you can have strong