A common misconception about arthritis is that it is an aging process, but age — also known as time — is only one of three factors. Our physicians at PC Medical Centers hear it all of the time.

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman, age 68. When I was 12 years old, I was 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Now I am 4 feet, 8 inches tall. I have scoliosis plus degenerative arthritis of the spine and walk bent over ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male and have had pain in my buttocks down to my outside thigh muscles. My primary care doctor ordered an MRI of the lower back and referred me to an orthopedic ...

RA was tied to an increased risk of aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and mitral regurgitation, independent of other cardiovascular risk factors. Women and younger patients with RA face a higher ...

People with degenerative disk disease should avoid slouching and a sedentary lifestyle. They should also refrain from exercise or activities that are high impact or involve heavy lifting. The backbone ...

The top prescription pain cream company, Prescriptions Plus Inc, is now offering customized topical creams for degenerative arthritis. The pain creams are customized to each patient's individual needs ...

If you wake up in the morning and move for the first time, your joints are stiff, or if your joints are swollen and your legs are wobbly due to pain in the inside of your knees, it can be a ...

A hunched back is often associated with old age, but what really causes it? Rheumatologists explain the role of osteoporosis, muscle loss, and what you can do now to prevent it.

Degenerative arthritis isn’t just caused by aging—joint function and pressure play key roles. Learn how improving mobility and muscle balance can help prevent joint degeneration. A common ...