Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 31 million people in the U.S., says Marcy O'Koon, senior director, consumer health, Arthritis Foundation. The degenerative joint disease ...

If you have arthritis, exercise can help control aches and pains and even improve other symptoms. Try to stick to a regular fitness plan. Doing so can help you feel better. With osteoarthritis, the ...

The question ‘does exercise help arthritis?’ is one you may have found yourself pondering if you or someone you love suffers from this painful condition. Arthritis is incredibly common, affecting ...

A friend says she doesn’t do any strenuous exercise in order to keep her hip and knee joints like new for old age. She doesn’t want to get arthritis and plans on going to the grave with “all her ...

You're not alone if you're looking for neck exercises to relieve neck pain. The aching, throbbing discomfort is a common complaint. And it's no wonder: The neck has a challenging job. "Our heads are ...

In a review of more than 200 clinical trials, scientists have identified which exercise offers the most benefits in relieving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in both the short and long term. It's ...

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain and quality of life, finds a study published by The ...

Arthritis affects over 54 million adults, making it one of the most common causes of disability and chronic pain. This degenerative condition gradually destroys joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, ...

Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing strengthening and stretching exercises regularly can help relieve the symptoms of shoulder arthritis. Arthritis ...

We all know that physical activity is good for us, but exercising when you have osteoarthritis has some added challenges. There are 32.5 million adults in the U.S. living with osteoarthritis, ...