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Effect of Ageing on Back Health – Osteoarthritis
Effect of Ageing on Back Health – Osteoarthritis
Noticing more stiffness in your back lately? It could be osteoarthritis (OA) – a common part of ageing that affects spinal joints and can make movement uncomfortable.
Understanding Osteoarthritis:
OA is a degenerative joint disease that often accompanies ageing. It occurs when the protective cartilage between spinal joints wears down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. As the protective cartilage thins, hard bone surfaces can rub against each other, causing inflammation, bone spurs, and discomfort.
Osteoarthritis
But why does this happen? With