Arthritis and Wrinkles
“Arthritis”, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, is a natural part of aging (similar to wrinkles in our skin). Factors that lead to an earlier onset of degeneration include genetics, diet, obesity and a previous injury. Previous injuries are probably the best predictor of whether you will have early degeneration. Studies have shown that more than 80% of 50 year olds will present with some form of degeneration (as seen on imaging) around the spine and not c