Oct. 21, 2026 A natural compound extracted from a medicinal plant has shown surprising promise against rheumatoid arthritis. In rats, it reduced joint swelling, protected cartilage, and calmed the ...

Disc desiccation is the dehydration of spinal discs that happens as you age, causing the gel-like center to dry out and lose its ability to cushion your spine. Symptoms may include back stiffness, ...

Facet arthropathy is arthritis of the facet joints in your spine, usually caused by aging or wear and tear. It causes lower back pain that worsens when twisting, standing, or bending backward. Unlike ...