Yes, It is quite a fact that untreated joint pain can lead to osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that worsens over time and causes chronic pain that leads to joint damage by wear and tear of cartilage, the tissue that protects the ends of bones and joints. This exposes nerve endings in the bones, resulting in pain. Pain and stiffness makes daily task difficult.. Untreated osteoarthritis may lead to few complications like chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and weight gain.
If Untreated Joint lead to Joint deformity: Over time, the joint may lose its normal shape and small bone growths, called osteophytes or bone spurs, may grow on the edges of the joint.