Category: Bone and Joint Health

A hurting woman, who is sitting on a couch and holding her lower back with her left hand.

July 27, 2021

A Back Pain Action Plan

Here’s how to find relief—and how to know when to call your doctor.

Back Pain

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Senior retired man doing a puzzle, image focused only hands.

March 1, 2021

5 Hacks to Improve Life with Arthritis

Try these pain-relieving tips for help with daily living.

Arthritis

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Woman with hand pain

February 22, 2021

Achy Joints? It Could Be Arthritis

While there is no cure for arthritis, lifestyle changes can help alleviate pain.

Arthritis, Bone and Joint Health

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x-ray image of knee joint

October 12, 2020

Revision Surgery After Joint Replacement: What to Know

When an artificial joint fails, there’s a surgical solution.

Joint Replacement, Surgery

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close up of man holding his wrist

September 28, 2020

7 Reasons Your Joints May Ache

Here are the most common causes of joint pain.

Arthritis, Orthopedics

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older couple smiles at each other on top of a mountain, sun beam peaking through between their heads

September 24, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D

Vitamin D isn’t naturally found in many foods, but your body makes its own when you get a little sun.

Bone and Joint Health, Nutrition

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close-up of doctor examining female patient's wrist

September 18, 2020

If Your Joints Ache, Read This

Osteoarthritis is common and painful, but it can be treated.

Arthritis, Orthopedics

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Mother holds infant son

September 10, 2020

Find Relief from the Pain of ‘Mommy Wrist’

This condition is common among caregivers and is treatable.

Bone and Joint Health, Women's Health

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collection of exercise equipment (weights, mat, kettle ball, water bottle, jumprope)

October 23, 2019

Exercising While Restricting Calories Could Be Bad for Bone Health

New research shows that pairing normal- to high-calorie meals with exercise can help keep bones strong.

Bone and Joint Health, Exercise

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graphic of military uniforms lined up

May 29, 2019

The Military’s Silent Threat: Arthritis and Its Debilitating Damage

Researchers are working with the VA to find ways to prevent and treat this leading cause of disability among veterans.

Arthritis

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x-ray of curved spine

November 19, 2018

One Man’s Experience with Scoliosis, and a Surgical Solution

Correction surgery helped repair an 80-degree spinal curve.

Back Pain, Surgery

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From-behind perspective of man clutching back of his neck

August 15, 2018

A Surgical Solution for Degenerative Disease in the Neck

Total disc arthroplasty can help alleviate spinal cord issues and the resulting pain.

Back Pain, Head and Neck Surgery

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