Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis. And about 44 ...

Arthritis is a relatively common condition that is growing in prevalence. It currently affects 1 in 4 U.S. adults, which is roughly 54 million people. Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability. May ...

Complementary therapies don't change the course of RA, but they may provide pain relief. Here are some add-on therapies to ...

THIS FALL. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE. IT’S AN INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS THAT OFTEN CAN PRESENT WITH A LOT OF JOINT PAIN, STIFFNESS, AND OFTEN IN YOUR ...

Myths and misconceptions around symptoms of arthritis are the biggest hurdles when it comes to relieving joint pains and stiffness. From thinking it’s just an “old person’s disease” to believing that ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, an inflammatory arthritis, that often can present with much joint pain and stiffness, often in small joints. Mercy Medical Center rheumatologist Dr.

Few medical conditions seem as inevitable when aging as does arthritis. It's an understandable assumption considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the disorder ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DESTIN, Fla. — The course of difficult-to-treat psoriatic arthritis can be significantly impacted by a host of ...

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...