Causes of Spine Arthritis

Causes of spine arthritis are widespread and vary from person to person. To understand the causes of spine arthritis, it is first important to know that there are two main types of arthritis that can affect the spine.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the thin membrane that covers joints and cartilage. RA causes white blood cells to turn against this membrane, which leads to inflammation of the joints.  This improper immune response also can lead to whole-body fatigue and fevers.

The medical community hasn’t pinpointed the cause of RA, however some researchers believe viral or bacterial infections can trigger its onset. RA usually appears during middle age and is more common in women than in men.

The second type of spine arthritis, osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disease most often associated with aging, and is the most common and most frequently disabling type of spine arthritis. Many cases of osteoarthritis have no known cause, however risk factors include:

• Age – osteoarthritis cases usually appear around age 45
• Gender – women are twice as likely to develop osteoarthritis
• Injury – osteoarthritis can result from injuries sustained from accidents and sports or work-related injuries
• Heredity – it is possible to inherit joint deformity and defective cartilage
• Obesity – excessive weight causes stress to the joints

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