These are the excerpts from an interview conducted with DR. Harindu Wijesinghe (MBBS, MD, MRCP), Consultant Rheumatologist and Specialist in Sports ...

Older folks are hit hardest by the cold, and degenerative processes like arthritis tend to flare up when temperatures drop.

People who have arthritis are probably already well aware of the ways chronic and fluctuating pain can seep into the ...

Diseases of the joints are known as arthritis. The term is derived from the Greek word that means exactly that: diseases of ...

Health plays a key role in how we live our day-to-day lives. That included maintaining our backs. As part of our “Ask the ...

Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. Learn about the risks, how sitting affects your spine, and ...

The word “arthritis” describes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. It can be a bit of a nuisance or extremely difficult to live with. While arthritis is generally associated with age, it ...

It can also commonly affect the hands and the spine. The main symptom of arthritis is persistent ... Keep reading to learn more. OA is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the different ...

Keep in mind that because OA is a degenerative disorder, it also can affect other joints. Pain in your back, for example, may be due to OA affecting the joints in your spine. You may first notice ...

Many conditions can cause pain in the lumbar spine, including lumbar stenosis, fracture, degenerative disc disease, and others. Surgical and non-surgical treatments can help reduce pain and improve ...

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...