Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and the two common types are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA). RA is an autoimmune disease consisting of inflammation and swelling in the joint’s interior lining. Chronic pain and permanent joint damage can result from RA. OA is arthritis within the bones accompanied by cartilage loss typically in the hands, hips, knees, and spine.