It is estimated that OsteoArthritis (OA) affects more than 27 million Americans over the age of 25. Commonly known as the “wear and tear” arthritis, OA is caused by the inevitable breakdown of cartilage found in joints throughout our body. Most often, people experience OsteoArthritis later in life once they are past the age of 65. There are some cases when the symptoms will reveal themselves earlier, such as after an injury or if someone is overweight.
Because so many people experience OsteoArthritis, there are many ideas and myths floating around out there about what it really is and how to best treat it. Here are the OsteoArthritis myths that can cause confusion or further issues: