may appear only after walking, gardening, climbing stairs, or doing household chores.
Over time, it may become more frequent or begin to interfere with activities you once found easy.
With osteoarthritis, pain often becomes worse during or after movement. Other types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, may cause aching even when you are resting.
Pay attention if your joint pain:
- Keeps returning without a clear explanation.
- Gets progressively worse.
- Interferes with sleep or daily activities.
- Does not improve with reasonable rest and self-care.
Occasional soreness after exercise does not automatically
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