Physical therapy is often used to reduce pain and improve or restore a person's mobility after an injury or health problem. People who receive health insurance through Medicare may wonder if physical therapy is covered, or if there is a limit to...
Hearing cracking, popping, or other noises coming from your knees can be upsetting. Is it really something to be concerned about, though? At what point should you see your doctor? Is there anything you can do to protect — or silence — those noisy knees?
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Many Americans live with joint pain. If your joints hurt, you want to find the cause of the pain so you can treat it. But joint pain may come from inside the affected joint or structures outside of it. Many types of joint pain are caused by medical conditions such as arthritis, but some result from diseases such as Lyme disease.
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Dietary choices are always important to overall health, but if you have arthritis, the foods you choose can have a surprising impact on your joint health. You may find some arthritis trigger foods cause pain, stiffness, and swelling, while others...
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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. According to the Arthritis Foundation, it affects at least 54 million adults. If you've suffered from arthritis in your hands, you know the pain, stiffness, and reduced range of mo...
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Living with arthritis can be frustrating. Painful, stiff joints can make simple tasks like cooking, getting dressed, or even turning a doorknob into challenges. If you're suffering from arthritis, your doctor may have recommended occupational ther...
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Do you find that sometimes you get an achy feeling in your fingers or wrist? Do you have trouble moving your fingers or gripping things? It might just feel tingly, or it might be a burning pain. It comes and goes, so you're not sure whether to worry about it. You just wonder: Why do my hands hurt? Here are three possible culprits for your hand pain and how to address them.
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