What type of joint pain is osteoarthritis?

Hi, I'm 44 and have been lifting weights for over 25 years. I have recently concentrated more on lifting heavier as I'm at the point where I could compete.

I get joint niggles, and wonder if this anything to be concerned about. I look up joint pain, but the trouble is no site explains the nature of the joint pain they are talking about. It's all labelled as one thing. What I get is occasional fleeting pinching sensations, they are not there all the time, and I don't have inflamation. I get them in my elbows and wrists, its not very painful, just uncomfortable at times, like I said, its not constant joint pain, its a pinching or slight stabbing sensation not over the entire joint.

In my wrist for example the pinch discomfort could be confined to an area of 1 cm close to the wrists surface on the palm side of the wrist. With my elbow its again, a small area of pinch within the joint. There is no constant discomfort. Could this be anything to be concerned about? How can I check if this is wear (if it is) for sure, or just something, that needs some rest and I can continue. I take Glucosamine, Cod Liver Oil and Calcium, Hyaluronic Acid, Chondroitin, and Omega-3.

Thanks in advance!

Hi thanks for your reply, I was wondering if the pain could be a symptom of it. I was just concerned that, that was what it was.

Hi, thanks for your reply, sorry to hear about your pains from arthritis. My mum has osteoarthritis so you have my sympathy. My pains arent like that. The joints don't hurt when I use them, nor do they have a deep ache. My shoulder has this sometimes, but I can go for a weeks or more without it.. then it can almost last all day. I don't have any swelling or stiffness either ever. I'm hoping its not OA.

Good Morning,


A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues — such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.



Pinched nerve signs and symptoms include:

Numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve.

Sharp or burning pain, which may radiate outward. When the pinched nerve comes from the spinal cord, coughing or sneezing may aggravate the pain.

Tingling, "pins and needles" sensations (paresthesia).

Muscle weakness or twitching in the affected area.

Frequent feeling that a foot or hand has "fallen asleep."

The problems related to a pinched nerve may be worse when you're sleeping.

I have a pinched nerve in my back and it is always worse when I am sleeping or first wake up.

Does this sound more like your pain?

Take care and I hope you get to the cause of your pain.

Kitt