Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 20 million Americans Commonly associated with aging, OA affects weight-bearing areas of the musculoskeletal system such as the neck, low back, hips, and knees

Arthritis is a growing health concern The most common form of arthritis-osteoarthritis (OA)- is increasing in prevalence coincident with the Baby Boomer surge into late middle age

When patients go to their rheumatologist or orthopedist with aches or pains, they are often told they have tendonitis The term “tendonitis” means inflammation of a tendon

The term “rotor” cuff, actually- the rotator cuff- refers to a group of muscles and associated tendons that connect the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humerus (upper arm bone) The rotator cuff tendons sit on top of the humerus and permit movement in all directions

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis It affects approximately 40 million Americans and that number is predicted to rise with the change of demographics occurring as the Baby Boomers age

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in adults and affects roughly 40 million Americans It is a disease that affects articular cartilage, the gristle that caps the ends of long bones

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory form of arthritis It affects more than 2 million Americans

Almost 70 per cent of 10 Americans experience neck pain at some point in their lives Stretching and strengthening exercises have long been considered a key component for keeping the neck strong and healthy

In a previous article I discussed what bursitis is and why it develops In this article I’ll talk about some of the more common types of bursitis

When people think of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they often picture somebody with a few aches and pains… no big deal If they have had a family member affected or seen people with the disease, they may also fear the crippling and deforming effects of the illness