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Arthritis and Your Spine
 
Introduction

Millions of people suffer from arthritis. In fact, arthritis affects approximately 80% of people over the age of 55 in the United States. It is estimated that by the year 2020, over 60 million people will suffer from this often-disabling problem. Arthritis is actually a term for over 100 rheumatoid disorders. Common forms include:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Juvenile Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus


Who Gets Arthritis and Why?
Some people are more at risk for developing arthritis than others. The following are some factors that contribute to a person's risk of developing arthritis:

   Age: arthritis is more common in people over the age of 50
   Overused joints from work or sports related activities
   Injury or trauma to the bones (like fractures)
   Obesity: excessive weight places stress on joints
   Family history
  Gender: women are twice as likely to get arthritis
   Chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer or liver disease
  Weakened immune system
  Infections such as Lyme disease


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