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While osteoporosis can't be cured yet, there are treatments to help reverse bone loss or prevent... more >>

Living with arthritis means learning how to manage the symptoms, maximize mobility, and, for some types of arthritis, slowing down the progression of the disease with medications. more >>

Foods and fitness for healthy bones

There are definite bone-building benefits of exercising and eating right. more >>

How to shop for supplements

Check out the 5 things you need to know before you start popping vitamins and supplements. More >>

Kids get arthritis?

One in 1,000 American children experience the pain, stiffness, and swelling of arthritis. There is a ray of hope, though. More >>

Health Tip

There are plenty of ways to add exercise to your day. For instance, when you're sitting at your desk, exercise your stomach and back muscles by tensing, holding, and relaxing them.

Making the diagnosis

Backed into a painful corner
Your doctor will do one of the following tests for underlying medical problems only if your back pain does not improve with rest and painkillers.
Could it be rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RAE) is a chronic condition that causes the lining of your joints or other body areas to become inflamed.
Diagnosis droopy-eyes?
The most common symptoms of myasthenia gravis are double vision and drooping eyelids, and there's a quick, easy test to diagnose it.

Tests and procedures

Featured Associations

Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national, voluntary health agency seeking the causes, cures, preventions and treatments for the more than 100 forms of arthritis.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Standing tall for you.
NIAMS
Support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

Support Groups

Visit our Bones and Joints Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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