Arthritis Insights

The shoulder joint is the major joint connecting the upper limb to the trunk. It is also the most mobile of joints in the human body, however, because of this it is also one of the joints most susceptible to problems. Formed by three bones: the humerus (upper arm...

Creaky Joints   Though it can become more difficult over time, dont let arthritis keep you from preparing and cooking your favourite meals! This article from CreakyJoints shares practical tips for preparing meals with less effort and energy. To read the Creaky Joints article, click here: https://creakyjoints.org.au/living-with-arthritis/cooking-with-arthritis/ How can...

The spine stretches down from the base of the skull to the coccyx (tailbone). It is one of the most important structures in the body as it houses the spinal cord which is responsible for your body’s ability to move, feel, and function. The spine is also responsible for...

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...

Pain is not the same thing as harm or injury. Isaac Cockcroft, a physiotherapist at the Royal North Shore Hospital, explains…. “I shouldn’t do that activity, as it causes me pain” “Exercise flares up my condition, so I can’t do that”. These are common reasons why pain stops people...

We know that with arthritis, your joints are weaker and less stable and you may experience ongoing pain and fatigue as part of your condition – doing your housework can certainly be challenging! As soon as you find out you have arthritis, it is important to start looking after your...

The exercise of this month focuses on working this particular muscle group so you can develop stronger arms for your daily functional activities such as carrying, lifting and moving objects. Bicep curls isolate the body movement of elbow flexion, or rather bending of the arm at the elbow. It...

This Exercise of the Month targets individuals living with Osteoporosis. Even though these exercises are tailored towards addressing that condition, they can still be performed by anyone and are equally as beneficial to those living with arthritis. Osteoporosis leads to more fragile, and brittle bones due to low bone...