Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints, which can happen for a number of different reasons, including simple natural wear and tear on the joint. Some people will be at a higher risk for osteoarthritis, such as people who have a family history of the disease, are overweight, have sustained an injury to the joint, have deformities in the bones, or have certain metabolic diseases. While these things can increase the chances of a person developing osteoarthritis, everyone is considered to be at risk as the cartilage can break down through the natural aging process. At OmniSpine Pain Management, our team of experts has experience with many different conditions and diseases that cause pain, including osteoarthritis. If you are experiencing pain in your joints that seems to get worse over time, doesn’t respond to over-the-counter painkillers, or is severe and limiting your ability to move, make an appointment with our team to get it checked out for signs of osteoarthritis or another form of arthritis. Visit us at a location near you in Mesquite, and Frisco Texas. We serve patients from Dallas TX, Frisco TX, Mesquite TX, Plano TX, Garland TX, Forney TX, Cedar Hill TX, Denton TX, and surrounding areas.