Osteoarthritis develops when the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones breaks down. This causes the ends of the bones to rub against each other, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and ...

Explores the anatomy and functions of human joints, categorizing them into three main types: fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. It details the characteristics and subtypes of each joint type, ...

While regular strength training can protect your bones, there is one type of exercise people over 60 should avoid to protect ...

Your body is made up of hundreds of joints. These joints attach bones together and help your body move. The sternoclavicular joint is one of four joints in your shoulder. When the sternoclavicular ...

Human skeletons are often described in neat textbook numbers, but real bodies are far messier and more interesting. Extra ...

Chronic joint pain refers to discomfort in a joint that lasts for a prolonged period of time. A person may experience chronic joint pain due to many different reasons, such as arthritis, Still’s ...

Joint pain and stiffness seem to go hand in hand with aging, not just old age. Starting around age 30, you begin to lose bone density and muscle mass, both of which can create strain and pain in your ...