Our feet give us a solid place to stand, and take us where we want to go—tasks that demand the coordination of 26 bones and...
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What Is Bursitis?
Osteoarthritis causes issues for many older adults, as does another common problem: bursitis. But what is bursitis? While osteoarthritis is a wear and tear of...
Back of Head Headaches
“My head hurts” is a common complaint, but it is worth being a bit more precise. While some headaches are “generalized”—that is, felt throughout the...
Metformin: Newest Drug for Arthritis Pain?
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment includes disease-modifying arthritis medications, but osteoarthritis, which is more common and involves wear and tear on joints, has no drug that slows...
When to Worry About Leg Pain
Leg pain when walking may result from a variety of causes, such as natural age-related changes in your knees, ankles or other structures in your...
5 Tips for Managing Arthritis
Living with osteoarthritis isn’t easy—sometimes even simple tasks around the house can become challenging. But there are things you can do at home to ease...
What to Do About an Ingrown Fingernail
Ingrown nails most commonly affect the toes—in particular, the big toe—but it is possible to develop an ingrown fingernail. Bottom Line Personal asked dermatological surgeon...
Exercises for Knee Pain: These Moves Can Help
If you have knee pain from osteoarthritis, you might hesitate to do much in terms of physical activity. However, a number of exercises for knee...
Liver Pain Location and Causes
Your liver is located on the right, upper side of your belly, just underneath your right rib cage. It weighs about three to four pounds...
Suzetrigine: A New Non-Opioid Pain Killer
In a major development for pain management, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved suzetrigine (Journavx), a new prescription pain medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The...
Muscle Relaxers: How They Work and What You Should Know
When people endure back, neck, or other musculoskeletal pain, they tend to reach for over-the-counter painkillers. When those fail to provide relief, their doctors might...
TMJ Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The two joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull are your temporomandibular joints. These joints are remarkable because they allow your jaw to...
