Recognizing the early symptoms is essential to managing pain, slowing progression, and maintaining a good quality of life.

🔎 Common Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
1. Joint Pain
Pain is usually the earliest sign of osteoarthritis.

It can occur during movement (walking, climbing stairs) or after prolonged activity.

The pain often worsens by the end of the day and improves with rest.

2. Stiffness
Morning stiffness is very common, especially after waking up.

Stiffness may also appear after periods of inactivity, like sitting too long.

It usually lasts less than 30 minutes but can interfere with daily tasks.

3. Swelling
Mild inflammation around the joint is a key symptom.

The area may feel warm and tender.

Swelling results from excess joint fluid or bone spurs forming.

4. Loss of Flexibility and Range of Motion
You may notice difficulty bending, stretching, or moving the affected joint.

Everyday tasks like tying shoes, squatting, or gripping objects can become harder.

5. Grating Sensation or “Crepitus”

A grinding, crackling, or popping sound when moving the joint.

This happens as cartilage wears down, and bones begin to rub against each other.

6. Tenderness
The joint may feel sensitive to light pressure or touch.

Pain is especially noticeable when pressing on the joint line.

⚠️ Progression of Osteoarthritis

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