Teenagers are not immune from joint pain. However, the causes of joint pain in teenagers should be looked at carefully. Quite often ‘growing pains’ can mimic joint pain experiences by older adults, especially in the knee area. Active teenage boys often get what feels like joint pain in their knee. More often than not this [...]
Let’s take a look at three common joint pain causes.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is what you usually hear about when discussing joint pain. It is the most common cause of joint pain. Most people attribute OA to aging, but pintpoint the exact cause is not yet possible.
Exertion and overuse
Sprains and strains often cause joint pain [...]