Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can significantly impact the quality of life of those affected. Understanding where and how this disease manifests in the body can help in ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Osteoarthritis often starts on one side of the body and can spread to ...

Joint pain in your foot is often due to inflammation of the joints (arthritis). This can be from an underlying condition, injury, or infection in your foot or elsewhere. But noninflammatory conditions ...

Over time, arthritis mutilans leads to the destruction of the affected bones in your hands, particularly in your fingers. It can also affect your feet. People with arthritis mutilans may eventually ...

When the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in both the skin and joints, the result is psoriatic arthritis—a challenging condition that affects approximately 1 million Americans. While ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Anyone’s muscles can feel a little cramped after an especially tense workday—maybe from being hunched over a laptop, glued to a rigid chair, standing for hours, or even squeezing a stress ball for ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints and muscles. Over time, it can limit your range of motion and make it hard to do your daily tasks. While medications ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. India Bolton spent her college years managing the onset ...