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 ...

More than 18 million people worldwide suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, including nearly 1.5 million Americans.

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Osteoarthritis often starts on one side of the body and can spread to ...

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Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Arthritis, a term encompassing over a hundred different conditions affecting the joints, is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Characterized by inflammation in one or more joints, it ...

Joint pain is a common symptom we all experience at some point or another. Painful joints can have a significant impact on quality of life and the ability to do daily activities. There are numerous ...

Chronic joint pain refers to discomfort in a joint that lasts for a prolonged period of time. A person may experience chronic joint pain due to many different reasons, such as arthritis, Still’s ...

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 ...

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