Arthritis Pain

What is it?

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (also called OA, degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease), which affects nearly 2.7 million Canadians - one in 10 of us. This chronic joint disorder develops when there is a breakdown of the cartilage that normally acts as a cushion between the bones that make up a joint. This causes other parts of the joint, including the bones, to become damaged or begin to grow abnormally. The result is a joint that can no longer move smoothly or without pain.