Living Well with Arthritis

There are over 100 conditions grouped under the umbrella term ‘arthritis’, but are usually placed into two main categories: Non-Inflammatory Arthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis. They are placed in these categories based on their underlying disease processes – we’ll explain a bit more about this below. Unfortunately, we still don’t...

Living in NSW with Arthritis Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Australia. Anyone can get arthritis, including children and young people. Approximately 3.6 million Australians live with arthritis and this will rise to 5.4 million by 2030. Arthritis can affect people from all backgrounds,...

Arthritis Australia’s condition-specific websites provide tools and information to help you learn about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and back pain. Access them using the links below.   This website can help you relieve the symptoms of joint pain or osteoarthritis (OA) and help you lead a...

The festive season can be a busy time of shopping, cooking, cleaning and gathering with family and friends. With a chronic condition, however, it can also be a difficult time managing your energy levels, eating (and drinking!), organising travel and managing stress. You may feel that you need to...

It’s a well-known saying, ‘use it or lose it’, and never has this been more true than in the case of exercise and the body. One of the most significant factors when it comes to pain free movement for those who suffer from arthritis is the strength, biomechanics and endurance of their movement of day to day...

What is fatigue? Fatigue is a feeling of both physical and mental tiredness. It is often described as exhaustion or a lack of energy, and can make everyday tasks seem impossible. Many people with arthritis experience fatigue, no matter what they have been doing or how much sleep they...

Question: Do you have any tips on how to sit with good posture? My doctor told me I need to fix my posture to help with my low back and knee pain. Answer: The short answer is – yes I have some tips but first I’m going to challenge the widespread...

How are hands affected by arthritis? Any joint in your fingers, thumbs, knuckles and wrists can be affected by arthritis. Many different types of arthritis can affect your hands and cause joint pain, swelling and stiffness, e.g. osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Just because you have arthritis in one...