How a proactive and healthy lifestyle can help manage osteoarthritis

​What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the any joint/s in the body (eg- hands, shoulders, knees, spine) that is associated with pain, stiffness, inflammation and / or an increasing difficulty in using the associated joint/s.  It is known by many names but Osteoarthritis (OA) and Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) are the most common.  I like to refer to it as “wear and tear” when discussing this condition with my clients as it gives people a better idea of what might be going on inside them and doesn’t sound quite so ominous.

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