Arthritis – Living Well with a Joint Condition

Common symptoms include:

• Pain in the joints
• Swelling and redness
• Warmth in the joints
• Stiffness or reduction of mobility
• Tiredness, general feelings of discomfort and being unwell

There is currently no cure for most forms of arthritis, so treatments focus on reducing the symptoms.

Ways to manage:

• Manage pain with massage, hot and cold compresses or topical creams such as Deep Heat or Tiger Balm.
• Stay active with low impact exercise such as yoga, tai chi, swimming or cycling, which build muscles to support your joints.
• Get a good night’s sleep and manage fatigue of muscles and joints by resting when you need to.
• Eat a balanced diet to ensure you are getting the nutrients you need.
• Seek support if you’re feeling overwhelmed or upset.

While there is no instant cure, it is possible to live a full and active life with arthritis.

For more information go to Arthritis Australia.