Arthritis

When Every Step Hurts: What Latinx Communities Should Know About Arthritis

The knee pain that makes stairs feel like a mountain. The achy hands that make opening a jar a mini workout. Yeah, it might not just be getting older. It could be arthritis—and it’s way more common than you may know..

Arthritis doesn’t just affect viejitos. It can show up in your 30s, your 40s, or even earlier. And for many in the Latinx community, it often goes undiagnosed, untreated, or misunderstood. Here’s what it actually is, how to spot it, and what you can do to manage it with care—not just power through it.