Arthritis in the hands has many potential causes and levels of severity. But the outcome is often the same, no matter what the trigger or stage of your life. "People of all ages with hand arthritis ...

Exercise isn’t only for building muscle and losing weight anymore. “If a pill could give you all the benefits of exercise, it would be the best pill around,” says Edward Laskowski, M.D., co-director ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a job in which I make repetitive movements with my hand, and I've had pain and numbness in my hand for years. I assumed it was due to osteoarthritis, which I was diagnosed ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a homebuilder and have begun experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands. Sometimes I drop things because I can’t get a good grip. A friend suggested I might have carpal ...

Hand exercises can be helpful for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They can increase flexibility, range of motion, dexterity, and grip strength. And some research suggests they can improve hand ...