You might not be aware of the medical term kyphosis, but chances are you will have heard of a ‘Dowager’s Hump’, or its modern ...

Arthritis and worn joints reveal the physical toll of being a scribe in ancient Egypt. Learn how researchers uncovered the unique health challenges of these elite writers.

Recurring back or neck pain can significantly impact your daily life. Learn how the Back and Neck Care program can offer you ...

Rheumatic diseases make up a collection of arthritis subtypes, but also include fibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.

University of Pittsburgh trustees on Thursday approved a $50-million center for musculoskeletal research, an ambitious ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions worldwide. Recognizing the early warning signs of OA ...

Menopause brings significant physiological and psychological changes in women. The decline in estrogen levels during this ...

Established in 2001, National Pain Awareness Month is observed every year to raise awareness about various aspects of pain, in particular, chronic pain, which can be completely debilitating. Otherwise ...

“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” (originally known as just “Ibelin”) tells the true story of quadriplegic gamer Mats Steen, who died from a degenerative disorder at age 25. The grieving ...

India’s star shuttler Saina Nehwal, who became the first badminton player from the country to clinch an Olympic medal in 2012, has revealed she is struggling with arthritis. She says the stress on her ...

The initial injury is only a small part of the total harm to the spinal cord, a tissue extending from the brain stem to the lower back. Much of the damage results from degenerative changes that occur ...

In about 90% of cases, back pain is classed as ‘non-specific’, meaning it can’t be attributed to an underlying condition like arthritis ... their lives,” says spinal and orthopaedic ...