If you have been struggling with how to relieve OA knee pain, you might feel uncertain about what to do.
OA is a progressive, chronic condition, sometimes called “wear and tear,” that affects the cartilage between the joints. Over time, that cartilage, which normally serves as a “shock absorber,” can become stiff and break down.
As OA worsens, the cartilage may actually wear away altogether, leading to more pain as the joint increasingly becomes bone-on-bone. It may be especially pronounced in the knees or hips. OA is commonly diagnosed in older adults, but also may be found in younger people who have been very physically active or experienced knee injuries earlier in life.