Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on ...

What do we have in common with fish, besides being vertebrates? The types of joints we (and most vertebrates) share most likely originated from the same common ancestor. But it’s not a feature that we ...

In order to stay active, functional, and doing the things we love as we get older, it's important to protect our joints. Sports medicine specialist Chris Gee, MD, highlights the role of weight ...

It’s not just muscles that need training. A little time with connectors like tendons, ligaments and joints can go a long way. It’s not just muscles that need training. A little time with connectors ...

If you have driven for a while, you have probably heard a mechanic or do-it-yourselfer use the term "universal joint." Often they'll include the name of this mechanical part in a car in a statement ...

Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together ...

We are in the middle of National Bike Month, and cycling enthusiasts love to talk up the benefits of their favorite activity. "It's definitely my longevity drug," says Brooks Boliek, 65, an avid ...

Joint pain can make it difficult to carry out basic tasks, from walking up the stairs to opening a jar and even typing. When it comes to the skeletal system, our joints have some of the most important ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy is swelling or enlargement of the uncovertebral joints. These are joints in the neck that stabilize and allow for movement. Symptoms often include stiffness and pain. The ...