text: i am 30 and i just been told i have osteoartrithis is this common at my age?   i am 28 and have osteoarthritis in my hip, ankle and back. it is becoming more common in younger ppl. mine is from injuries and being hard on my body(i was pregnant 8 times in 10 years..delivered 7 kids) there are things you can do to ease the pain. light stretches like pilates and beginner yoga are good. also not carrying extra weight around(still working on that one) eases pain on your bones and joints. take it easy when you feel the pain. drinking lots of water is sposed to help too. goodluck!!