Arthritis is a condition in which the joint becomes inflamed. Unfortunately, there are several types of inflammation, each of which is described below. The type of inflammation depends on how it is treated.

Let's first look at what can cause it and what the causes might be. We can distinguish between general causes and local causes. There may also be arthritis that is related to a disease of the whole body.

These, of course, form a group, and include arthritis associated with infection, autoimmune disease and endocrine disorders. There are also those that develop locally, from some local cause. Of course, it's also important to realise that it is arthritis. Very similar pain can be produced by tendonitis.

One of the causes may be overuse arthritis. This is not related to another disease, but simply a musculoskeletal problem. It is simply the result of overuse. Inflammation is a final set of symptoms. It is almost the same as inflammation from another common cause. Overuse can be both relative and absolute. All that happens is that a joint gets more stress than it can handle. Absolute overload is when there has been a real overload, i.e. some kind of physical work or hard training. Relative means that normal daily activity causes an already sick or weak joint to become inflamed. Otherwise, in both types, nerve entrapment can develop which only exacerbates the symptoms.

If someone already has an injured knee or even cartilage damage, or a flat foot or bad hip, those joints can easily become inflamed. 

In most cases, knees and shoulders become inflamed because of sports. The knees are usually bad for runners and the shoulders for people who lift weights. In many cases, the reason may be that the joints are loaded incorrectly, i.e. in the wrong way. It is not good for the inflamed joint to exercise, but rather to rest. Under no circumstances should an inflamed joint be strained any further, as this can lead to more serious damage later on.

It may sound interesting, but arthritis can also be caused by bacteria. This is when bacteria colonise the joints and cause inflammation. Unfortunately, they can also cause pus-filled arthritis, so it's important to treat them as soon as possible. This can be much more serious than arthritis caused by sport. This is why it is always advisable to see a specialist for an examination.

By autoimmune arthritis we mean that it is arthritis associated with the body's immune system. The most common of these is rheumatoid arthritis, which unfortunately we all know from time to time.
 

Gout is not caused by an autoimmune disease, but by a metabolic disorder. In gout, crystals are precipitated in the joint. The joint can't cope with this, of course, so you get very sudden and very painful arthritis. There is also an attack of gout, which is worth seeing a doctor about, but it usually resolves itself, but it is very painful. If you have gout you should also see a doctor as it can also damage the joint.

There may also be psychological causes of arthritis. Some autoimmune diseases are caused by stress or emotional shock. However, there are also cases where the joint hurts for psychological reasons. This is strange, but it is not possible to define arthritis. In this case, the patient feels arthritis, but there are no signs of arthritis. If this is the case, psychotherapeutic treatment is recommended.

Arthritis has both general and local symptoms. These are the general symptoms that are common to all inflammation.
 

- weakness

- joint stiffness

- fatigue

- fever
 

The general symptoms are very noticeable. Of course, not everyone notices for themselves whether the joint is swollen or not. But you can feel that it hurts.
 

It may of course be worth treating the inflammation at home first. We now show you some effective home solutions.

Physiotherapy can be great, but you should know that physiotherapy alone is not really the only way to fully heal. Physiotherapy is more recommended when a successful treatment has already taken place. So it is more recommended for rehabilitation.