Treatment & Therapies

Arthritis is a term that encompasses over 120 different conditions characterised by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Managing arthritis often requires a combination of lifestyle changes and medication. Your doctor will help work out the right medication for you based on your condition and any other health factors you...

Living with arthritis can be a daily battle against pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery can offer a new lease on life. Here’s what you need to know before and after joint replacement...

Please be aware that Arthritis NSW is not providing clinical advice on the individual use of Medicinal Cannabis. The information presented below is for education purposes only. Medicinal cannabis has caught the attention of medical professionals & arthritis patients alike. In 2016, it was introduced in Australia, and since...

Low level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as ‘cold laser’ therapy or ‘photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive light based treatment that is forthcoming in the variety of alternative treatment options offered for arthritis. LLLT was introduced as an alternative treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA) over 10 years...

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...

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...

Q: Is Chinese medicine safe to use in the treatment of arthritis? A: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years, but just because something has been around for thousands of years, doesn’t mean it works or it’s always safe. Please continue reading to find out...

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...