When our joints start to wear out: What is osteoarthritis and how to treat it

By Dr TAY HUI SIAN

As osteoarthritis progresses, even walking on flat ground will cause pain. — Filepic

Do you feel that your fingers are stiff after you wake up in the morning?

Are you unable to squat down or stand up easily and smoothly?

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