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Arthritis in the Spine
Arthritis in the spine is a normal part of aging for most people. This condition goes by many names, including Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis, Spinal Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease. Arthritis is thought to be a contributing factor in many different back pain syndromes. The arthritic process are also the primary cause of
facet joint syndrome.
However, most osteoarthritic processes are normal, virtually universal and not responsible to significant or lasting back pain.
Spinal Arthritis Facts
Arthritis in the spine is caused by a breakdown of the protective measures in the spinal joints. A normal, healthy vertebral joint moves smoothly and effortlessly. As we age, the cartilage surrounding the joint starts to erode. This wear and tear is commonly blamed for
elderly back pain
and might cause some discomfort in certain patients. The lubricating fluid in the joint leaks and becomes less effective. The joint starts to feel rough, as bone surfaces contact each other directly. This bone to bone contact causes the growth of bone spurs
(osteophytes)
in the spinal joints. These bone spurs can cause pain from bone to bone friction, as well as potentially causing a
pinched nerve.
* Degenerative Joint Disease
* Bone Spurs
* Spinal Arthritis
* Osteoarthritis
* Osteoarthritis of the Spine
* Spondylosis
* Arthritis Back Pain
* Arthritis Joint Pain
* Osteoarthritis Pain
* Arthritis Pain
* Ankylosing Spondylitis
Please read more about the
psychology of osteoarthritis.
Recommendation for Arthritis in the Spine
This condition affects countless millions people in the United States alone. It is normal and expected!!! Most people do not suffer many or any symptoms. If you maintain your diet, weight and general health, you should be fine. If you do end up having some painful arthritis symptoms in the back, don’t worry. Most of the symptoms can be controlled easily. The problem will only become very bad if you obsess over the condition. Spinal arthritis rarely exerts any control over a person without that person giving their permission. Do not be intimidated by arthritis! Accept aging and just think of it as a normal part of life…for that is what it is. Some doctors view arthritic change as no more problematic than wrinkles in the skin or gray hair. Getting older does not have to mean experiencing pain... YOUR BACK PAIN STORY Share your own back pain story with the world by taking part in my interactive forum. Speak out now and make a difference!
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Arthritis in the Spine to Back Pain Home
6/22/06 Revised 6/10/09
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