Sleep Hygiene & Arthritis
People who live with arthritis, probably know firsthand how difficult it can be sometimes to get a good night’s sleep. It’s a catch 22 situation. Those who live with chronic pain often have a hard time getting enough good quality sleep, and those who don’t get enough good quality...
Arthritis & Navigating Family Planning
If you’re living with arthritis, the journey in family planning and parenthood can be uncertain and bring about challenges, but with careful planning, communication with healthcare professionals and a supportive network, you can safely and successfully navigate the journey of pregnancy. What you need to know Fertility Arthritis itself...
Demystifying Foot Pain
As many people will already know from experience, arthritis can affect the feet and cause joint pain, swelling and stiffness. It can also make standing and walking painful and you may find your feet and/or toes change shape, making it harder to fit shoes. The feet and ankles can...
Inflammation – The good, bad and ugly
Our immune systems work hard to keep us healthy and happy, but when our immune system turns on us and mistakenly starts to attack the healthy cells in our joints, your joints are not going to be happy. This is what happens in inflammatory types of arthritis. Inflammation is...
Pain And Chronic Pain Explained
Pain is a common experience that serves as a protective mechanism, alerting us to potential injury or harm. However, when pain persists for an extended period, it becomes chronic pain—a complex condition that significantly affects quality of life. In this article, we will discuss the concept of pain, chronic...
Are you thinking about surgery? Here’s what you need to know
If you are thinking about surgery for your arthritis, here is what you need to know for what could be ahead. In this article, we take a look into some common surgical procedures so you can have a more informed conversation with your doctor. Disclaimer: This is does NOT...
Men Get Arthritis Too
Aussie men experience different health outcomes to Australian women. They are more likely to engage in risky health behaviours (such as smoking and alcohol intake), and are less likely to get treatment from a GP or other health professionals until a condition or illness is more advanced. When it...
Men’s Health Week: Raising Awareness about Arthritis and Men’s Wellbeing
Men’s Health Week is an important time to focus on the wellbeing of men and promote awareness about various health issues they may face. One such condition that affects both men and women is arthritis. In this article, we will discuss what Men’s Health Week is all about and...
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