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Tips to Control Arthritic Pain
Arthritis is the joints biggest enemy. Our joints cushion the impact of our daily living, such as walking, carrying items, bending and playing. Arthritis affects the joint in different ways depending upon the type of arthritis. The exact cause of the over 100 types aren’t all known but some are brought on by injury, disease or just the passing of time.
Arthritis is the number one cause of chronic disability in the United States. It currently affects 40 million Americans in one form or another. Most, but not all, of the 100 types of arthritis can be categorized into one of three basic types; osteoarthritis, inflammatory and traumatic.
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