Joint stiffness and unexplained aches during summer may be linked to dehydration rather than ageing or injury. Orthopaedic expert Dr Hemant Sharma explains how fluid loss reduces cartilage cushioning ...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones slowly wears away. As the ...

Low back pain affects most adults in their lifetime. Some L5-S1 exercises may help, but seek consultation for persistent pain.

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For people with hip osteoarthritis, neither shoe type is better than the other for improving hip pain. But for all older ...

Orthopedic expert explains why knee replacement surgeries are rising among people in their 40s due to injuries and early ...

Wearing well-chosen shoes can significantly affect the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joints, however, popular beliefs about maximum support have not always been correct. The researchers ...

A sweeping new analysis of the evidence suggests that exercise therapy — long promoted as a first-line treatment for ...