Arthritis Insights

Arthritis affects people differently, however, the most common complained about symptom is pain – both acute and chronic. Pain can be managed a number of ways, and one of the best non-pharmacological ways is through exercise. However, it’s not uncommon for people to feel a little uncomfortable about participating...

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,...

This particular Research Review will use a variety of studies and study reviews to summarise answers for the following questions about Cannabidiol (CBD). What is CBD? How does it work for chronic pain and arthritis?  Is CBD better than common mainstream pain medications (e.g., NSAIDs, Opioids)?  Are there any...

We often receive all types of enquiries to our Infoline about various complementary therapies and whether they can help arthritis and arthritis related pain. In this article, we delve a little into complementary therapies and some key things to consider. ‘Complementary therapies’ are any treatments or therapies that are...

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is an allied health clinician who focuses on what a person wants to do, needs to do or has to do. ‘Occupations’ are any activities that a person does for example: Sleeping, showering, toileting, driving, working, cooking, gardening, managing finances, looking after dependents, cleaning and...

There are many safe and effective medical treatments for arthritic conditions. If you would like further information on a medication you are taking, a new medication that you are starting (or one that has been suggested) we have compiled a list of information resources that you may find helpful....

Seeing a Physiotherapist (Physio) is one of the best things you can do to help manage your arthritis and the chronic pain it can cause. Simply, no matter what type of Arthritis you have, a Physio should be part of your Healthcare Team. Physios are experts in managing conditions...

People who live with chronic or persistent pain may be referred to a Persistent Pain Management Service. Often people may be referred by their GP after trying various other treatments or therapies without success. Persistent Pain Management Services are multidisciplinary. This means they include several different health professionals who...