Stiff joints can signal trouble, but super-flexible ones may even bring worse news. If you are able to bend your pinkie backward 90 degrees or touch your thumb to your forearm, this may not ...

You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling ...

Finger joint pain can affect a person’s everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and stiffness to accompany finger joint pain. Some people experience finger joint ...

Most of us at one time or another check in with our doctor with some type of joint pain. This becomes increasingly common as we get older. It’s helpful to learn what might be a simple overuse injury ...

Arthritis is a common cause of finger swelling. However, other conditions — such as injuries, preeclampsia, and trauma — may also lead to a swollen finger joint. Finger swelling can happen when ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Inexpensive splints worn nightly can reduce the pain of hand osteoarthritis, a chronic ailment that affects a majority of older adults, a new study shows. "It's a ...

Swelling inside the joints of your hands can make them stiff and sore. You may have swelling outside of the joints, too. These symptoms may affect one hand more than the other. PsA can also make your ...

Liposuction typically is used to flatten your stomach or shape up your booty, but a new study argues that it could also help people suffering from arthritis of the fingers. Injections of body fat into ...