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Persistent or recurring joint pain is one of the most recognizable symptoms associated with arthritis.
With osteoarthritis, pain commonly becomes noticeable when using the affected joint and may improve with rest, particularly earlier in the condition.
Commonly affected areas include the:
Knees
Hips
Hands and fingers
Neck
Lower back
Pain doesn’t automatically mean arthritis. Injuries, tendon problems and many other conditions can cause similar symptoms.In osteoarthritis, stiffness after waking or resting commonly lasts for a relatively short period—NIAMS describes it as typically less than 30 minutes.
Rheumatoid arthritis
