Using Psychology to Find Pain Relief
Pain can upend every aspect of our lives, but there's a field of psychology that can help. Learn More.
Sonya Paris and her doctor, Jeffrey Potter, MD, sit down to discuss her ongoing treatment for ankylosing spondylitis.
Helgi Olafson feels lucky he got an early diagnosis for his ankylosing spondylitis, and he works to inspire others with the condition. He uses endurance sports to raise awareness of AS.
Pain can upend every aspect of our lives, but there's a field of psychology that can help. Learn More.
Taking a few minutes to fine-tune your work-from-home setup just might help prevent or diminish unwanted pain problems during the pandemic.
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Unlike many other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus, osteoarthritis does not affect other organs of the body.
The most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain in the affected joints after repetitive use. Joint pain is usually worse later in the day. There can be swelling, warmth, and creaking of the affected joints. Pain and stiffness of the joints can also occur after long periods of inactivity, for example, sitting in a theater. In severe osteoarthritis, complete loss of cartilage causes friction between bones, causing pain at rest or pain with limited motion.