Arthritis is normally referred to joint disease or joint pains. It is most common in women but frequently seen in older people. The symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. Swelling pain, stiffness,decreased range of motion are the common symptoms of arthritis. These may stay about the same for years and progress or get worse over time. Osteoarthritis is the most common among arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage, the soft cushion-like tissue , wears away causing the bones.