HSS physical therapist Zachary Rogers shares some stretches and exercises to help relieve pain caused by spine osteoarthritis. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the ...

An inside look at the structure of the back. When most people mention their back, what they are actually referring to is their spine. The spine runs from the base of your skull down the length of your ...

The most common cause of spinal stenosis is "wear and tear arthritis" (called osteoarthritis), though there are other possibilities, including bulging discs. Spinal stenosis can be a congenital ...

Neck pain can be one of the effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the highest risk group (male sex, positive rheumatoid factor, longstanding and erosive joint disease), up to 80% of individuals ...

The word “arthritis” describes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. It can be a bit of a nuisance or extremely ...

The cervical spine is that portion of the spine that runs from the shoulder to the base of the head. There are seven vertebrae and several joints contained in the cervical spine. The joint between the ...

Sometimes, it affects the spine or just the fingers and toes. Learn how doctors diagnose psoriatic arthritis. A buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint. Most of the time, it’s your big toe or ...

Living with arthritis can often feel like a severe battle, with pain and stiffness disrupting even the simplest of daily ...

Could I be developing arthritis in my spine? Is there anything I can do? Arthritis is a condition that can develop in the spine. Over time, the cartilage in joints can break down and cause ...

Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and ...

Background Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a heterogeneous disease with a variable, sometimes evolving clinical phenotype. An estimated 25-70% of patients may have spinal involvement which varies from ...