Bones, Joints and Muscles Health

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease which affects people in their 30s and 40s. Bilateral joints (both sides) are affected. People with RA tends to have the most pain in the morning, which then... continue reading  about  What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? How would I know if I have the disease, and how is it different from osteoarthritis?

The hyaluronic acid in the injection is similar to the HA that occurs naturally in knee joints. Hyaluronic injections can be very helpful for certain patients who suffer from osteoarthritis in the knee, and may... continue reading  about  I have heard about hyaluronic acid injections for knee pain. What are they, and who is a candidate for this therapy?

It is very normal to have tingling in the hands or fingers on occasion. Most of us know exactly what you are referring to since we have experienced it for ourselves. Tingling fingers can be caused by a nerve th... continue reading  about  Is it normal to have tingling and numbness in the fingers sometimes? What causes this? Could it be from a pinched nerve?

There's a lot we can do to help prevent osteoporosis, a "weakening" of the bones that can happen over time as we age (osteoporosis literally means "porous bones"). Both exercise and calcium intake can help keep... continue reading  about  I am trying to prevent osteoporosis. What supplements and foods are best?

Muscle cramps are a common symptom and occur both in men and women.Cramping is caused by an electrical impulse from a nerve to a muscle. The impulse is triggered spontaneously and can be very forceful and painf... continue reading  about  I get a lot of muscle cramps. What's wrong, and what can be done?

Pain from neuropathy can be quite problematic. It is often described as a burning or a "pins and needles" sensation. This pain is often more noticeable at bedtime and can therefore disrupt sleep. The first step... continue reading  about  I have neuropathy in both feet and legs. They feel heavy and at night they sometimes burn. My feet feel like I have a second skin, which makes it difficult to wiggle my toes and arch my feet.