You might've heard of texting thumb or smartphone pinky, common complaints linked to smartphone usage, but perhaps you're ...

One of the best hand massagers for arthritis and carpal tunnel is the Breo iPalm520. It replicates a reflexology session, focusing on problem areas to bring relief.

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

Source Reference: Liphardt AM, et al "Similar impact of psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis on objective and subjective parameters of hand function" ACR Open Rheumatol 2020; 2 (12): 734-740.

When arthritis affects hand joints, daily activities can become difficult. Osteoarthritis of the hands usually occurs later in life, with specific joints often affected more than others.

Omega-3 fish oils might ease stiffness, especially if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger and turmeric are natural options that may calm swelling in your joints.

Thumb arthritis tends to worsen with age as it wears down your joints. If caught early, you can start treatment quickly, which may help reduce pain and limit the thumb stiffness you experience later.

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

TAUNTON — Dr. Vanessa Lund, a Morton Hospital-affiliated orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremities answers common questions about arthritis. Q: What is arthritis?

Inflammation in joints in the hands and wrists may compress nerves near them, causing tingling, numbness, or a pins-and-needles sensation. This is particularly frequent in rheumatoid arthritis ...

Gardening Doesn’t Have to Hurt Flower therapy is healing, even if it’s not always easy on the joints. But gardening can be tailored for people who live with hand and joint pain.

Patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA) and MRI-detected synovitis who took methotrexate (MTX) 20 mg weekly over a 6-month period had a significant and potentially clinically meaningful reduction ...