What Joint Pain Means in Each Part of Your Body

Joint pain refers to discomfort, stiffness, or soreness in any of the body’s joints—areas where two bones meet, such as the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and fingers. It can range from mild and occasional to persistent and debilitating.

And while aging plays a role, joint pain often stems from identifiable causes like overuse, injury, arthritis, or autoimmune disease.

The location of the pain can offer helpful clues about what’s going on underneath the surface.

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