Living Well with Arthritis

For many, Christmas is a busy time of the year cooking, shopping and travelling to see family and friends. If you live with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, the stress and hustle of planning a trip can add to the discomfort caused by arthritis and worsen joint pain....

An arthritis flare is an episode of increased pain, fatigue, joint stiffness, swelling and tenderness. These symptoms may lead to a loss of functioning and interfere with people’s mood, sleep quality, and ability to perform everyday activities. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, flares can be triggered by a...

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...

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...

Joint surgery is a big decision and it’s important that you are well informed about your options. There are many different types of surgery for various joints that may be beneficial to you. For hips and knees, it’s important to be aware that the 2018 ‘Royal Australian College of...

A paper recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine1, shows that a style of exercise called high-intensity incidental physical activity (HIIPA) or regular, incidental activity that gets you huffing and puffing, is likely to produce health benefits, even if you do it in 30-second bursts, spread over...

Hand exercises may help to reduce stiffness, improve muscle strength and joint range of motion in people who have arthritis. There is no one-size-fits-all hand prescription for people with arthritis, but an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or rheumatologist can help design a program especially for your hands. Rest/Exercise Balance If...

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...