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 ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease characterised by pain, swelling, stiffness and progressive destruction of small joints of hands and feet. It can be managed with ...

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 ...

The key is smart choices. Regular movement is essential to lubricate your joints, strengthen the muscles that support them, and prevent stiffness. Plus, it helps maintain a healthy weight, which is ...

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 ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that can cause severe pain and swelling of the joints. But a novel exercise intervention could help improve physical function and quality of life in ...

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 ...