Have you ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and realized your big toe was throbbing? If so, you aren’t alone. Big toe joint pain is a common, but crippling, foot problem. Thankfully, various ...

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Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints that are hard to move? Medications may help prevent morning stiffness, and there are nondrug treatments you can try to loosen up your stiff joints so ...

Early joint or bone changes - stiffness, swelling or pain - can signal serious issues. Dr Sood shares warning signs so you can spot them before it's too late. Joint and bone issues often start subtly.

Age, hormonal changes, exercise routine, and other lifestyle factors can take a toll on the body, leading to stiff joints and aching muscles. But you don't need to spend hours stretching out to work ...

A Keller’s arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to remove bone from the spot where your big toe joint meets the metatarsal bone and replace it with soft tissue. This procedure is often done when your ...

Waking up with stiff, achy joints doesn’t have to dictate how the rest of your day unfolds. A targeted morning routine can transform those first difficult moments into smooth, comfortable movement ...

Psoriatic arthritis happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body. (About 1.5 million 2 people in America have psoriatic arthritis.) If you are trying to determine ...

The big toe can also become stiff and misshapen through bunion growth and this can lead to a loss of flexibility. By rotating the foot outward, there is less dorsiflexion (upward bend) of the big toe ...

Winter joint stiffness happens because cold weather tightens muscles, slows blood flow, and reduces movement. This makes joints feel stiff and sore, especially for older adults or those with arthritis ...

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis are familiar with stiff joints in the morning. Various home remedies, such as targeted stretches and a warm bath, can help a person manage morning stiffness.