Over 50 million people in the United States have a form of arthritis. There are many different types of arthritis, but most will start with similar symptoms. Would you know if you were at the beginning stages of arthritis? Some say the initial signs and symptoms can be confusing, many suspect an injury when they are experiencing early symptoms. Keeping an eye out for early signs of arthritis is important, take a look at some of the symptoms that may occur.

The most common signs and symptoms involve the joints:

  • Joint Pain
  • Joint Swelling
  • Stiffness of Joints
  • Deformity of Joints
  • Redness
  • Decreased range of motion
  • Grinding Sensations
  • Joint Tenderness

These signs and symptoms depend on which type of arthritis you have. It is important to see a doctor when you start experiencing the first signs of pain.