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Arthritis – Symptoms & Causes

Injury

Injuries or damages to joints and muscles would increase the risks of developing arthritis. When these accidents happen, they would lead to irregularities in the smooth and normal joint surfaces. Therefore, your cartilage would break down more quickly and speed up the wear and tear. Those people who often play contact sports or work in professions that require repetitive movements would be likely to face this cause. A simple way to prevent it is to do some gentle exercises to boost the strength of your muscles. Also, warmups before working or playing are important to stretch the tissues and muscles properly. [9]