Also used are jasper (red) and fluorite (blue). The serpentine subgroup (part of the kaolinite-serpentine group) are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly found in serpentinite rocks. They are used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and as a decorative stone. The name is thought to come from the greenish color being that of a serpent.
Carrying extra weight causes more stress on the joints. Being obese therefore tends to accelerate the onset of OA. If you have arthritis, you know how difficult it can be to exercise with joint pain. Physical activity is key to weight loss, so having arthritis can make it even more difficult to drop those extra pounds.
Stiffness, joint pain, and swelling are the earliest symptoms of osteoarthritis. In contrast to inflammatory arthritis, the pain of osteoarthritis is often exacerbated by activity or weight bearing and relieved by rest.Early symptoms are usually of an insidious nature and often do not correlate well with radiographic abnormalities.tiffness, joint pain, and swelling are the earliest symptoms of osteoarthritis. In contrast to inflammatory arthritis, the pain of osteoarthritis is often exacerbated by activity or weight bearing and relieved by rest.