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Back Pain Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebSlowly increase physical activity as you can. Get physical therapy to help strengthen the muscles that support the back. Move your body the right way when going …

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Back Pain: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebWhen sitting for a prolonged period; get up, move around, and switch positions frequently. Wear comfortable shoes with a low heel. When driving long …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and …

WebRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. RA may cause you to feel …

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Osteoporosis Causes & Symptoms NIAMS

WebOsteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can …

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Osteoporosis Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to …

WebUse a rubber bathmat or slip-proof seat in the shower or tub. Keep your home well lit, and use a nightlight. Use a sturdy stepstool with a handrail and wide steps. …

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Osteoporosis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebOsteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. This increases your risk of broken bones (fractures). Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease …

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Exercise for Your Bone Health NIAMS

WebExercise in adults and children of any age offers many benefits for bone, such as: Builds strong bones in children. Strengthens both muscles and bones in children and adults. …

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis NIAMS

WebOsteoporosis in Men. Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health. This content was created by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases …

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) Basics

WebChange over time. Some symptoms happen when the disease causes inflammation in organs. Symptoms of lupus can include: Arthritis, causing painful and …

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Healthy Muscles Matter: Ways to Care for the Muscular System

WebThe muscles of your mouth and throat even help you talk! Keeping your muscles healthy will help you to be able to walk, run, jump, lift things, play sports, and do …

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Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebIt often involves redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the spine or in the joint where the bottom of the spine joins the pelvic bone. Gout is caused by crystals that build …

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Psoriasis Types, Symptoms & Causes NIAMS

WebSymptoms of psoriasis vary from person to person, but some common ones are: Patches of thick, red skin with silvery-white scales that itch or burn, typically on the …

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Annual Health Observances NIAMS

WebBone and Joint Health National Action Week is an opportunity to learn about conditions that affect the bones and joints and to share resources and information with …

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You NIAMS

WebWith good habits and medical attention when needed, we can have strong bones throughout our lives. People who have weak bones are at higher risk for fractures. You can improve …

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Common Causes of Back Pain

WebKidney stones or infections. Endometriosis, which is the buildup of uterine tissue in places outside the uterus. Infections that involve the bones of the spine or the …

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Bone Health NIAMS

WebOther Bone Health Conditions and Diseases. Some conditions and diseases affect the bones. The causes vary, from trauma to genetics to other diseases and …

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NIAMS Boosts Support for Pain Research NIAMS

WebIn a 2022 director’s letter, I announced that NIAMS and several other NIH institutes had been selected by Congress to receive funding that would enhance …

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Advancing Women’s …

WebNIAMS Director Lindsey A. Criswell joined NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli and other NIH leaders at the White House as President Joe Biden signed an Executive …

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NIAMS Pain Research NIAMS

WebFor the prevention of chronic post-surgical pain after spine surgery, examining the relationship between social determinants of health (which are the conditions in the …

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