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Leon Wittman tweaked his shoulder in 1994 while attempting to keep his basement from flooding during a thunderstorm by scooping water out of a window well with a bucket. His left arm began to ache. He realized about a year later that he rarely used it...

Back pain. Eighty percent of us have it at some point, and it's notoriously hard to treat because the source of the pain can involve the muscles, ligaments, joints or tendons. Yoga, acupuncture, massage, herbs and spinal manipulation can be effective,...

Q: My older large-breed dog is having trouble climbing and descending stairs. He has good days and bad days. What’s causing this? A: Any time there’s a major change in a dog’s willingness to do a previously routine activity like going...

Nobody wants unnecessary surgery. On the other hand, who doesn't want to have more mobility and to be able to do the things they used to do? Elective orthopedic surgeries like knee arthroscopy and hip replacement tend to be very successful because they...

Snap, crackle and pop! Not just breakfast cereal anymore — it may be the sound of your joints as you go up a flight of stairs. Joint popping and cracking, or "crepitus," is one of the more than 100 forms of arthritis. Do a self-survey: How do...