Arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” but the term is used to represent over 200 different disorders that affect joints, surrounding tissues, and other connective tissue. It’s a rheumatic disease.
Adults with certain habits and characteristics, known as risk factors, are more likely to get arthritis or have it worsen. Some risk factors are.
within your control, while others are beyond your control. By modifying the risk variables that you have control over, you can reduce your risk of developing arthritis or making it worse.
