Explore the most common sources of leg pain and learn when it may require medical care.
There are many forms of arthritis, each posing a different set of problems. Osteoarthritis causes a breakdown in the cartilage in between the bones. This can be very painful in the joints because the bones begin to rub together. This leads to bone spurs and inflammation which can be painful regardless of where it is located in the body.

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