Obesity and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have a complicated relationship. Being overweight or obese is more common in people with PsA than in those without it. Research also shows that those with both ...

Learn how to use the bent leg technique to safely stretch your calf muscles before and after you walk. PRECAUTION: Be careful to maintain your balance. Hold on to a stable object like a chair, railing ...

I completely understand your frustration. It is so difficult to see your child struggle. A flare is an increase in symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no “usual” time frame for flares. Some flares can ...

Mindfulness and meditation can help you deal with the pain and stress of arthritis. Could something as simple as taking a few minutes each day to stop, breathe and focus help ease chronic joint pain?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the back. It can occur anywhere along the spine. Usually the low back and sometimes the neck are affected. In OA, the cartilage ...

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These pain relief methods include creams, exercise, CAM therapies, footwear, nerve treatments and injections. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 76.2 million, or 26% of Americans, ...

Designed to help relieve aches, pains, and stiffness associated with arthritis of the hands, IMAK Compression Arthritis Gloves are comfortable enough to wear all day. The unique design of the IMAK ...

Use these strategies for a successful arthritis walking program whether you’re just starting or trying to stick to a routine. For people of any age with arthritis, walking is especially good medicine.

Gout is an inflammatory type of arthritis that’s caused by crystal deposits that build up in joint. It can be confused for another condition that involves crystal build up. Learn how to recognize the ...

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has published its 2021 guideline for rheumatoid arthritis treatments. The ACR updates its guideline for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) every few ...

The following are the main structures of the hands: The wrist is formed where the two bones of the forearm – the radius (the larger bone on the thumb side of the arm) and the ulna (the smaller bone on ...