New research from The George Institute for Global Health has revealed the weather plays no part in the symptoms associated with either back pain or osteoarthritis. It's long been thought episodes of ...

Twins who started metformin had a 40% lower risk for being diagnosed with incident osteoarthritis over an 11-year follow-up period than their untreated co-twins. Researchers conducted a co-twin study ...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health problems affecting joints. It often begins with stiff knees, aching hips, or sore hands. Many people believe these symptoms are simply part of getting ...

While some pain may become more frequent as we age, it doesn’t mean we have to accept it as unavoidable or rely only on ...

Clodagh Toomey receives funding from the Health Research Board (Ireland) for research in the area of osteoarthritis. She is affiliated with non-profit initiative GLA:D(r) (Good Life with ...

A new study found that six sessions of low-dose radiation significantly improved knee pain for participants with osteoarthritis. The levels of radiation used are far below what someone would receive ...

Osteoarthritis is usually framed as the price of just getting older. Many people imagine a knee that slowly wears down, then never recovers. That picture is familiar, yet it is too simple.

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain. Be careful using Tylenol if you've had liver problems or drink a lot of alcohol, and avoid using ...