Medical Conditions - Degenerative Joint Disease

"The degenerative joint disease, often called osteoarthritis, is the most common type of arthritis caused by damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones. People with the degenerative joint disease often have stiffness, pain, swelling of the joints, and reduced flexibility. It commonly occurs in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. Treatment may involve nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hot and cold compresses on the affected joints, low-impact exercises, muscle-strengthening exercises, and weight loss. "