Made up of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles and over 100 ligaments and tendons — not to mention nerves and blood vessels — the human hand is complex. We use our hands for nearly every task we do. In ...

6 self-care tips for RA. Hall AM, Copsey B, Williams M, et al. Mediating Effect of Changes in Hand Impairments on Hand Function in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exploring the Mechanisms of an ...

In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), people may first notice tenderness, stiffness, and pain in the small joints in the hands and feet. RA is characterized by damaging inflammation that, ...

Yoga: Yoga can help manage symptoms through gentle movements, breathing exercises, and specific poses. Many guided yoga programs cater to individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Always consult your ...

Massage therapy has many reported benefits, including hand massages. Hand massages may help ease muscle tension and may even reduce pain. In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of hand ...

Many knee braces are available, but not all of them work well for arthritis. In this article, we share options that may help for a range of activities if you have osteoarthritis in your knees.

Here, in our guide focusing on which sports can relieve certain ailments, we look at exercises to treat back problems, depression and arthritis. Many back pain sufferers believe avoiding exercise ...

What Are Rheumatoid Arthritis Deformities ... For damaged fingers, your doctor or a hand therapist can provide splints and exercises. Warm wax baths (your doctor might call it paraffin) may ...

Arthritis steals everyday joys, forcing many who live with it to say No to the things they want or need to do. But there are ways to say Yes instead of No. Yes to advocating for our community and ...

Many people with arthritis -- especially osteoarthritis -- use supplements in their diet to ease the pain of arthritis. Glucosamine and chondroitin are the most well-known. Methyl sulfonylmethane ...