An estimated 1.5 million Americans have a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Many patients with the autoimmune illness experience flare-ups and chronic pain.

Hip arthritis presents in several forms such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and avascular necrosis, each with specific symptoms and causes. Treatment options include exercise, medication, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder predominantly affecting women, characterized by joint damage and ...

Pilates exercises can help people with RA build strength and ease inflammation. Try this quick, 20-minute Pilates workout you ...

Reporting on their results in Science Translational Medicine “ Synovial fibroblast gene expression is associated with sensory nerve growth and pain in rheumatoid arthritis,” co-senior author ...

Risk Factors Risk factors for hip pain make you more likely to experience it. Some (but not all) overlap with the causes of hip pain, such as different types of arthritis and injuries ...

Don't give your joints the chance to become stiff—keep them moving. Try these tips: When writing or doing handwork, release your grip every 10 to 15 minutes, or when your hand feels tired. If ...

Hip pain when walking can occur for many reasons. These include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip and chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. A person ...

Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting. Treatment may depend on the underlying cause but may include stretching regularly, massage, and over-the ...

Weather changes are not risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis or knee, hip or low back pain, but do appear to influence gout flares, according to a meta-analysis published in Seminars in Arthritis ...

Despite her age 19-year-old Emily Wegmann knows a lot about joint pain. At two she was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. By 10, she was bone-on-bone on her left hip.

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) find relief from medication, physical or occupational therapy, or surgery. But many other strategies also may help control your pain, inflammation, and ...