
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint condition . OA is also called wear-and-tear arthritis , degenerative , and degenerative joint...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint condition . OA is also called wear-and-tear arthritis , degenerative , and degenerative joint...

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, inflammation, and progressive damage...

What Is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Do your fingers or toes suddenly become cold, pale, and numb when exposed to cold temperatures? You may...

Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ankle-oh-sing spon-dill-eye-tiss) is a form of arthritis that causes chronic (long-term) spine inflammation. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) inflames the sacroiliac joints located between...

Do You Feel Like the Tin Man? If you’ve ever watched The Wizard of Oz, you’ll remember the Tin Man—stiff, creaky, and...

What Is Reactive Arthritis? Reactive arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints, eyes, urinary tract (urethra), and skin....

Osteoporosis weakens bones , making them more susceptible to sudden and unexpected fractures . Osteoporosis means you have less bone and mass...

What Is Polymyositis? Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory muscle disease that causes progressive muscle weakness, particularly in muscles closest to the center...
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the muscles, connective tissues, ligaments, and tendons. It causes widespread musculoskeletal...

Lupus is an auto immune condition whereby the body’s immune system is attacked by healthy cells . Lupus can cause pain ,...