According to an article published in Pain Medicine, new trends show that people who suffer from chronic pain are turning to alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits. For six years, the University of Michigan (UM) Health System Study observed the ethnic and racial patterns of more than 5,700 people who used alternative medicine to treat chronic pain.

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Wearing socks and slippers with little traction or going barefoot may be one of the leading causes of most falls suffered by elderly people while at home, according to findings published in Footwear Science. In fact, studies have found that 52 percent of fractures, sprains, dislocations and pulled or torn muscles occur because of unsafe footwear.

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While many individuals know the importance of consuming the nutritional supplement vitamin D, some may not realize that having a deficiency of the nutrient may increase their risk for rheumatoid arthritis. According to researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, there is a definitive link between vitamin D and the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Women who are expecting and want to be able to exercise safely during pregnancy can benefit from practicing yoga, according to findings by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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For elderly people who are suffering from extreme discomfort in their knees, replacement surgery may be the most beneficial option. According to a study presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), patients who had total knee replacement surgery saw a significant improvement in their dynamic balance.

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For individuals who suffer from excessive knee pain, a simple solution might be as easy as changing their footwear.

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Although blood tests can be conducted for a number of health reasons, including measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, a new study is suggesting that blood tests might be able to predict the presence of rheumatoid arthritis before a patient experiences symptoms.

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Patients who have knee replacement surgery may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains for weight management, as a new study suggests that individuals who have the surgery are more likely to gain a few extra pounds.

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It was recently discovered that middle-aged men and women who engage in too much physical activity might be at risk for developing arthritis. According to a study that was released during the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), it was found that those with higher physical activity levels were at a greater risk for developing knee abnormalities, which could lead to osteoarthritis.

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Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests.

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Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests.

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Even though nutritional supplements such as calcium can help keep bones strong and healthy, some people may have to resort to surgery to fix their discomfort. A new study suggests that the previous mortality rate for patients post-op recovery may be wrong.

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In addition to taking natural supplements such as calcium and vitamin D to help with lower back pain, a researcher is trying to find more treatment options for a problem affecting 40 million Americans.

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Researchers from Boston University have discovered a cheaper way to treat lower back pain may be yoga.

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A new report from Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI), which suggests diet and exercise are better than testosterone therapy for older men, also includes exercise recommendations designed to promote joint and muscle health.

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