- 1). Take note of any painful or tingling sensations as you move. A lack of cushioning cartilage can cause your bones to rub together and trigger pain.
- 2). Listen to your body as you move. A grating noise is a telltale symptom of bones causing friction.
- 3). Stretch your limbs out. If you are unable to stretch without experiencing discomfort or stiffness, you may be in the initial stage of osteoarthritis.
- 4). Rub the painful area. Check your joints for bone spurs, which are small, hard lumps of calcium that build up around the joint.
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