leOsteoarthritis ou osteoarthritis, affects each individual in a different way. The joints affected and the intensity of the pain vary from person to person:

• faamanuiaga tiga in the affected joint mainly when it is mobilized (eg knee pain when going downstairs);
• A alofaʻaga joint when light pressure is applied;
• A malosi joint, especially upon awakening or after a period of immobility. Morning stiffness lasts less than 30 minutes;
• A gradual loss of fetuunai in the joint;
• A feeling of discomfort in the joint as a result of suiga o le vevela;
• “Creaks”, especially in cases of osteoarthritis of the knee;
• The gradual onset of small bone growths (osteophytes) at the joint;
• More rarely,pupuga (redness, pain and swelling of the joint).