Several all-natural, hands-on therapies have been proven to provide pain relief without prescription or over-the-counter medications, according to an article in the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. For example, researchers say massage can help reduce pain, muscle soreness and swelling.

Women living in the northeastern U.S. may be more susceptible to the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis (RA) due to a lack of exposure to the sun, which can cause a vitamin D deficiency.

A new study in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism suggests that moderate consumption of alcohol may help delay the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Researchers say certain types of shoes are easier on the knees and may help ease osteoarthritis pain.

A new study has found that acupuncture is effective in reducing joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with commonly used hormonal therapies.

A new study has found American women are more likely than their Canadian counterparts to suffer from arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitations (AAL).

While obesity is often a cause for cardiovascular problems because of fat that accumulates in arteries, researchers say that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) also demonstrates its ability to wear down cartilage in joints. At Boston University, scientists used MRIs to determine risk factors for osteoarthritis, which can cause increasing joint pain as the connective tissue fails to keep bones from moving properly.

A new study has found that runners who wear typical, modern running shoes do more damage to their hip, knee and ankle joints than running while barefoot or wearing high-heeled shoes.

Exercise may be beneficial for weight loss and maintenance, heart health and preventing many serious health conditions, but too much may end up causing individuals a lot of pain, according to a new study.

Chronic pain – thought by many to be a normal part of aging – may actually be more dangerous than previously regarded, according to new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.