Lupus can cause joint pain (arthralgia) and inflammation in and around the joints, resulting in problems like arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Joint problems related to lupus usually ...

Running a marathon is a gruelling task. Over four long hours (for the average runner) your body will pound its way through the race, putting its muscles, bones, joints and internal organs under ...

Orthopedic doctors specialize in injuries of the musculoskeletal system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. The field of orthopedics was first developed to treat children ...

Last week, I discussed aging muscle and how over time your muscles can waste away, leaving you weak and debilitated. Bones and joints also suffer the combined effects of aging and neglect, but the ...

We are all creatures of habit, tending to follow whatever routine seems the most doable. We forget that this scenario also applies to exercise, which can leave the body out of balance.

Muscles get all the attention when it comes to working out. But rarely do gym rats talk about strengthening the bones, which are hardly noticed unless it’s a broken bone or a stress fracture. What you ...

Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off the bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen the muscles. Aquatic exercise can ...

Hip pain when walking can occur for many reasons. These include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip and chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. A person can ...

Joints often crack due to harmless gas bubbles in fluid or tendons moving over bones. While usually normal, persistent pain, swelling, or stiffness could signal arthritis or injury. Staying active, ...