Joint pain can affect anyone at any given time, for one of many different reasons. Some people are more inclined to experience joint pain, however, whether due to a previous or pre-existing medical condition or as a result of their overall health and lifestyle. Joint pain can also simply be the result of getting older, with no other cause other than the everyday wear and tear that happens to our joints as the result of years of movement. Other than older people, joint pain can be more common in people who have experienced a previous injury to the joint, repeatedly use or overuse the joint and surrounding muscles, have arthritis or another chronic condition, are overweight, have poor overall health, or suffer from stress, anxiety or depression. Your doctor can help you determine your likelihood of developing joint pain, based on your current weight, lifestyle habits, and medical or family history.