The hands contain 27 bones and over 30 muscles, making them particularly vulnerable to arthritis pain and stiffness. When the cartilage between joints breaks down, the resulting inflammation creates ...

If you have symptoms of arthritis, it might feel daunting to start or maintain an exercise program. But with the right knowledge and equipment, regular exercise can reduce pain, improve joint function ...

Reactive arthritis is an uncommon form of arthritis that, like Guillain-Barré syndrome, often manifests in individuals who have experienced a gastrointestinal or genitourinary infection. After the ...

Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Feeling lucky that you don’t have arthritis? Don’t celebrate just yet. Nearly ...

Runners may well suffer from a multitude of injuries, aches and pains but if you have regular joint pain, swelling or restricted movement then it could be a sign of arthritis. Around 350 million ...

As we age, we have to adapt the way we exercise and strength train to avoid injury and protect our bodies. This is something DJ and presenter Jo Whiley has been finding difficult as she enters her 60s ...

Arthritis is usually associated with older people, but kids can suffer too. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in children. It affects about 1 in 1,000 kids under ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that can affect the hand. It can cause symptoms ranging from swelling to loss of motion, but treatments are available to help manage the condition. OA is the ...