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 ...

Back pain impacts up to 80% of people at some point in their lives. But, while it's common, it's not exactly comfortable to live with. Back pain can range from annoying to disabling, making it ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have started having stiffness in my back. I have become much less flexible and sometimes even have a hard time looking over my shoulder. I remember my ...

In patients with spondyloarthritis, onset of common musculoskeletal symptoms such as back pain led to diagnostic delays averaging over 7 years. Onset with extra-musculoskeletal manifestations such as ...

The knees and back work together to support movements like walking or playing tennis. When one of these areas becomes painful, it may place strain on the other. Injuries, poor posture, or arthritis ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly causes fatigue and pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints. Roughly 40% of people also experience one or more symptoms in areas outside the joint. These ...

Arthritis occurs naturally when the joints wear down on its own, but certain medical conditions like gout and COVID-19. The ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term for various inflammatory arthritis diseases that can cause many different symptoms according to the type. It’s also known as juvenile rheumatoid ...

Generation X, the generation born between 1965 and 1980, is reinventing middle-age. The oldest Gen Xers turn 60 this year, while the youngest are squarely in their 40s. This generation, known for ...

Hormonal fluctuations around menopause may influence rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. Learn how RA symptoms may change ...