- • Arthritis - Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis
- • Injury - sprains, strains, fractures
- • Gout - uric acid crystal build-up
- • Infections - bacterial or viral infections affecting joints
- • Tendinitis - swelling of tendons
- • Bursitis - swelling of bursae
- • Overuse - repetitive movement or overexertion
- • Age-related wear and tear - cartilage breakdown