Understanding Arthritis

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...

The simple answer is yes. Extra body weight puts extra stress on many joints, particularly the knees, hips and lower back. The more weight that is carried, the more pressure is put on these joints which can increase pain, and possibly hasten the deterioration of cartilage. There is also a...

It is not uncommon for someone living with arthritis to be diagnosed with more than one arthritic condition. While treatments for each type of arthritis can vary, there are ways you can help to manage your arthritis no matter the type of arthritis you have. Assemble your healthcare team...

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...

What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. This causes the joints to become painful, stiff and often swollen. Around one in ten people who have a skin disease called psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. Sometimes the arthritis appears before or at the...

This World Arthritis Day, Arthritis NSW is busting the many myths about arthritis. We receive a lot of feedback that friends, family and the wider community don’t understand arthritis as a chronic condition and its impact on people’s lives. We have busted a myth each day on the lead...

There is an increasing amount of research into the important role gut microbiomes play in our overall health. These studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, autoimmune diseases, mood and mental health among many other health conditions. So what is the connection and how can...

Symptoms such as stiffness, swelling and pain may be typical for inflammatory arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis among others. But many people often have trouble with their memory, concentrating, thinking clearly or just feeling ‘fuzzy’. This is often described as brain fog. Possible...