Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that is found mostly in old age group. It is also known as degenerative arthritis as the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones starts to deteriorate over time.

Causes behind this disease vary from Joint overuse to injuries to hereditary. Over weight people or people suffering from Obesity face a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis  .

Joints like knees, hips, and lower spine are commonly affected by osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is classified in two types:

Primary Osteoarthritis: This type is commonly visible in old age people and is generated because of the growing age that deteriorates the cartilage around the bones.
Secondary Osteoarthritis: is mostly hereditary or is caused by other pre-existing condition or disorder like obesity, surgery of the joints, diabetes, gout, etc.

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis:

1.Pain in the joints
2.Stiffness in the joints
3.Reduced mobility
4.Weakness in the muscles
5.Swelling Bone deformities
6.Muscle fatigue
7.Crepitus