Arthritis Insights

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical treatment which has been practiced for over 3,000 years. Acupuncture has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating a variety of health conditions, including Arthritis. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Philosophy, acupuncture restores balance in the body by unblocking energy channels, called...

Maintaining the quality of life in caregivers is just as important as maintaining the quality of life in people with arthritis. Arthritis manifests differently in different individuals, but it is a debilitating, physically and psychologically taxing condition not just for the person living with arthritis, but the caregiver as well. A caregiver could be a nominated family...

You have received a diagnosis of arthritis, but now what? Arthritis affects 1 in 7 people in Australia, so you are not alone! Finding out you have arthritis can be difficult, overwhelming and evoke a range of emotions. The idea of accepting your chronic illness at this point in time, may seem...

Once you have made an informed decision to have an operation for your arthritis, don’t put it off. There is evidence that the outcome from surgery may be better if you don’t let yourself get too immobile or unfit before an operation. Your chances of a better outcome will...

What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and arthritis are two distinct conditions, but they often go hand in hand. Many people with IBD also experience arthritis symptoms, creating a complex health challenge. In this article, we’ll explore the link between IBD and arthritis, how they affect...

Learn how you can lessen joint pain and other health risks by managing weight. Most people know that maintaining a healthy weight is important for their overall health and wellbeing. Despite this, over 63% of Australian adults are overweight or obese, making it the second highest contributor to the burden...

On Tuesday, 21st March 2023, Arthritis Australia and the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia (JAFA) issued a media release warning of a looming crisis in arthritis that could hit the community and the economy hard. The media release comes at a time when the number of people living with arthritis...

The use of assistive devices is becoming more common for people with a range of chronic conditions. They can also be very useful for people with arthritis. We asked Occupational Therapist Katherine Curcuruto to tell us more. As an occupational therapist, a great part of my job is increasing...