Osteoarthritis

Joint pain may be a sign of osteoarthritis, which is caused by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone in joints such as the hands, knees, hips, and others.

Shoulder osteoarthritis in the glenohumeral joint can make activities like throwing a ball or lifting objects painful and may require treatment to improve.

Spinal osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain and stiffness in the back, resulting from a breakdown of facet joint cartilage leads to changes in vertebral bone.

Painful, stiff hands can be a sign of osteoarthritis. It occurs when the cartilage between the small bones of the knuckle and wrist joints deteriorates.