Osteoporosis and aging; Muscle weakness associated with aging
Changes in posture and gait (walking pattern) are as universally associated with aging as changes in the skin and hair.
The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where bones come together. They allow the skeleton to be flexible for movement. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. Instead, they are cushioned by cartilage in the joint, synovial...
Read moreFull Question: Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?For treatment of 4-5 migraines a week, I have been taking Imitrex... Read more »
A majority of patients have one question on their minds: Where the "heck" is that pain coming from? A red, painful swollen knee may hurt... Read more »
Ever had a pain in the butt? No, I am not talking some crazy family member who cannot keep the mouth shut. I am talking about a real pain... Read more »
"My knee feels stiff when I sit for a long time and it hurts to get up. But, after I walk for a few minutes, the pain eases up." "My... Read more »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published a new study, based on telephone survey data, which shows that about one half... Read more »
The antidepressant Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of chronic... Read more »
Dr. Peter Gott answers a reader's question about whether Zocor could be causing left shoulder pain soon after the reader was diagnosed with an injury... Read more »
A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling if diabetes could be causing her joint pain. According to Dr. Shmerling, diabetes doesn't cause arthritis or joint... Read more »
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Exercise's Effects on Bones and MusclesExercise is critical for strong muscles and bones. Muscle strength declines as people age, but studies report... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Joint pain can affect one or more joints. See also: Arthritis (inflammation of joints) Bursitis ... Read more »