Joint pain may be a sign of osteoarthritis. Learn how the breakdown of cartilage, underlying bone, and other soft tissues can lead to pain and stiffness in the hands, knees, hips, and other joints.

Exercise can be as effective in reducing knee pain as over-the-counter medication, and can increase range of motion, foster healthy cartilage, and help lose weight.

While hip pain can be hard to diagnose accurately, research suggests that hip arthritis patients generally feel either a dull ache and intermittent sharp pain.