(NC)-Affecting three million Canadians, osteoarthritis is the most common kind of arthritis and is characterized by a gradual loss of cartilage in the synovial joints, the most movable joints in the body. Eighty per cent of people over the age of 55 have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis, but many people begin experiencing symptoms, like joint pain and stiffness, by much younger age.
(NC)-Increasing physical activity levels is one of the best ways to become healthier. While many people are aware of the benefits of physical activity to improve diabetes and heart disease, you might be surprised to learn that being physically active is a vital part of managing joint pain and arthritis.
