Arthritis/Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease. It is a progressive disorder made worse over time as cartilage is lost and bony spurs and cysts develop on the joints. It is one of the most common disabilities, especially in people over 50. While only five per cent of the US population has the problem, over 30 per cent of those over the age of 45 suffer from arthritis/osteoarthritis. It usually appears at the age of 40 and gets increasingly worse as the person ages.

