Learn why you may need to stop taking certain supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin and others before you have surgery. If you have surgery scheduled soon, you may need to set aside your ...

Learn about medications used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and how they can help reduce pain and fatigue and improve sleep. The most helpful treatment approach for fibromyalgia is a combination of ...

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Arthritis Foundation has expanded its support to the more than 1 in 3 military and veteran service members battling doctor-diagnosed ...

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 ...

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?

Here’s what you should know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and breastfeed. The decision to have a baby is one of the most important ones you and your partner will ever make. But if ...

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, ...

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 ...

Private and independent schools may operate under different rules with regards to IEP and 504 plans for children with disabilities. Section 504 and IDEA federal laws help to protect the educational ...

Numerous natural supplements are promoted for treating osteoarthritis (OA), from glucosamine and chondroitin to curcumin. Some are better than others at easing pain and stiffness. Check with your ...

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Learn how to avoid adding pain to sore knees caused by arthritis by following simple steps for proper squatting and building strength. Squatting is a functional move. It helps you do activities in ...