Function
Joints are places where bones are joined with tough tissues called ligaments that are flexible, allowing the body to move and bend.
Causes
Joint aches are often caused by an inflammation of the tissue around the joint due to trauma or repetitive use; a breakdown of the connective tissues in joints due to conditions like arthritis increase the chances of joint aches.
Risk Factors
Certain risk factors increase the changes of joint aches including age, weight and physical-activity level; athletes may have problems with joint aches due to training too hard.
Treatment
The proper treatment for joint pain will depend on the exact cause, which should be diagnosed by a doctor. Aches caused by physical activity will often clear upon resting the affected joint and avoiding activity for a few weeks.
Prevention
It may be possible to prevent joint aches in some cases by wearing properly fitting shoes, using supportive equipment such as braces and doing physical-therapy exercises to strengthen the muscles and tendons surrounding joints.
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