Pain and tenderness are common symptoms of both forms of arthritis, with pain that is worse in the mornings a key early sign.

While rheumatoid arthritis can affect adults of any age, it’s most commonly starts among people between the ages of 40 and 60 ...

The spine is susceptible to osteoarthritis because of the motion between the vertebrae. It's most common in the lower back, or lumbar spine, because these joints carry most of the body weight.

Psoriatic arthritis is known for causing peripheral arthritis, which is pain in the joints of the hands, wrists, knees, and ankles. But the condition can also affect the spine and pelvis, causing ...

Four years ago, X-rays showed arthritis in my spine and severe stenosis in lower lumbar (L4-L5). I’m at the point now where I can’t walk right, and it is affecting my relatively new hip.

Four years ago, X-rays showed arthritis in my spine and severe stenosis in lower lumbar (L4-L5). I'm at the point now where I can't walk right, and it is affecting my relatively new hip.

Osteoarthritis (OA) happens when the cartilage that protects the ends of your bones wears down. It can damage any joint, but it usually targets your hand, hip, knee, and spine joints.

Objectives (1) To determine the prevalence of spine and upper limb osteoarthritis (OA) and pain in retired Olympians; (2) identify risk factors associated with their occurrence and (3) compare with a ...

Seeking help for arthritis symptoms is crucial to manage pain, prevent joint damage, and maintain overall wellbeing.