UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

Medicare Part B generally does not cover acupuncture for arthritis-related pain, as coverage is limited to chronic low back pain without a known cause. While Original Medicare (parts A and B) may not ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a device that uses electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis.

Back pain is rarely “just back pain.” Research shows it often comes with heart disease, arthritis, depression, or other chronic illnesses.

A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to ...

While back pain is very common, scientists believe it may be linked to an increased likelihood of certain illnesess ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have started having stiffness in my back. I have become much less flexible and sometimes even have a hard time looking over my shoulder. I remember my ...

Diet can help with persistent pain, the main symptom of arthritis - Getty The word “arthritis” describes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. It can be a bit of a nuisance or extremely ...

I’ve seen a big increase in our understanding of psoriatic arthritis just in my time in practice. This has resulted in more specific treatments but also our ability to make a more rapid diagnosis.