Polymyalgia Rheumatica

What Is It?

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain in the joints and muscles of the lower back, thighs, hips, neck, shoulder and upper arms, and other parts of the body.

The condition occurs when the lining surrounding the joints, bursa and tendons near the shoulders and hips becomes inflamed.

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