A joint is the area in the body where two or more bones meet. Joints are intended to allow bones to work with each other so that we can move and bend. That said, look no further than your elbows, knees, ankles, shoulders, hips, fingers or toes to see your joints in action. When you move these read more »
rheumatoid arthritis
The Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
With more than one hundred different kinds of conditions that can be classified as arthritis, it’s unfortunate that some folks endure the pain of arthritis without ever being properly diagnosed. If you believe you may be arthritic, you could be experiencing any number of symptoms, so it’s best to see read more »
Is it Arthritis or Something Else?
The immune system of people with RA attacks the synovium or lining of the inside of the joints. This causes inflammation and a thickening of the synovium that eventually destroys the cartilage within the joint. No one knows what causes RA, but it is a chronic condition that requires a lifetime of read more »
Early Signs of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition where joints become stiff and painful, affecting people more often as they grow older. Yet half of the adults with arthritis in the US are diagnosed under the age of 65. Painful, stiff, swollen joints can make moving around and doing the things you love a challenge. read more »
