Arthritis vs Mechanical Joint Pain: How to Tell the Difference

Older woman holding her knee while consulting a chiropractor about knee discomfort in a clinical treatment room.

Similar Symptoms Can Come From Different Problems Pain is information, but it does not always tell you precisely what is wrong. Joint discomfort may involve stiffness, tenderness, restricted movement, swelling, weakness, clicking, or changes in how comfortably you perform everyday activities. Some of those symptoms occur with arthritis, but they can also occur after injuries […]