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Persistent or recurring joint pain is one of the most recognizable symptoms associated with arthritis.
With osteoarthritis, pain commonly becomes noticeable when using the affected joint and may improve with rest, particularly earlier in the condition.
Commonly affected areas include the:
Knees
Hips
Hands and fingers
Neck
Lower back
Pain doesn’t automatically mean arthritis. Injuries, tendon problems and many other conditions can cause similar symptoms.But pain that persists, repeatedly returns or progressively worsens deserves evaluation.
Morning Joint Stiffness
Do your knees, hands or other joints feel particularly stiff