If you deal with this type of chronic pain, there's new evidence that getting your steps in could offer some needed relief.

The health-care facility is one of the first in the area to offer the surgery, according to a recent announcement.

Spine surgery for rheumatoid arthritis is rare. But some people with RA may need operations like cervical laminectomy or spinal fusion.

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MDNeural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred ...

Many types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue that covers the surface of the bone at the ...

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

The spine is comprised of 33 bones stacked one over the other, like LEGO blocks, connected by three different joints. Arthritis can affect various joints in the body that are load-bearing and ...

The spine is susceptible to osteoarthritis because of the motion between the vertebrae. It’s most common in the lower back, or lumbar spine, because these joints carry most of the body weight.

Experts have suggested lower back pain linked to arthritis is a factor in several secondary conditions, including insomnia and reduced mobility.

Constant lower back pain may occur for a range of reasons, including strains and injury, muscle tension, a herniated disk, or chronic conditions, such as arthritis.

Discover Dr. Okubadejo's expert spine health insights, from recognizing serious pain warning signs to simple prevention tips ...

TUPELO – More than 30 million Americans experience lower back pain at any time. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain during their lives, and about 65 ...