Join the Arthritis Foundation Science Team for our free, virtual Community Health & Workforce Summit. This event will bring together thought leaders and practitioners with expertise in clinical ...

Your time and expertise can change lives. From leadership board members and JA Camp counselors to Connect Group facilitators and Walk to Cure Arthritis participants, we are a volunteer-powered ...

Learn about the various causes of hip pain, including different kinds of arthritis. Many forms of arthritis and related conditions can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the hips. Hip pain can ...

Your joints have been sore and stiff for months, so you’ve decided to see an arthritis specialist, or "rheumatologist" — a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal diseases and autoimmune disorders — ...

Get more information about treatment goals for inflammatory arthritis, which includes both pain management and the prevention of joint and organ damage. Learn how a physical therapist can help develop ...

Arthritis Foundation funds Wake Forest University research to test the preventive impact of diet and exercise in women over 50 at risk for osteoarthritis. ATLANTA (February 26, 2024) — In an extensive ...

Reaching a healthy weight eases the pain of osteoarthritis and may even help slow the disease. If you’ve just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), there’s a lot you can do to ease your pain and ...

Learn about the various ways having arthritis can affect the skin. Arthritis is often referred to as an invisible disease because the inflammation and pain that affect the joints are often difficult ...

The joint is surrounded by soft tissue called the synovial membrane, which produces a fluid that acts like oil in an engine, allowing your bones to move past one another more smoothly. Physical ...

If you’ve had back pain or a stiff neck, whether from arthritis or an injury, you’ve likely considered seeing a chiropractor. While it’s true that chiropractors manipulate or adjust the spine to ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...

Besides the joints, the inflammatory process that underlies rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also affects other parts of the body, including the lungs, skin, eyes, digestive system, heart and blood vessels.