Arthritis Insights

Before you have any kind of surgery, it is important to inform yourself about the procedure, its advantages and disadvantages, and about whether there are any alternatives treatments. We have compiled the following general information for people considering knee replacement surgery, but for further or specific information please discuss...

Opioid medicines can be used to reduce some types of pain, such as acute pain and chronic pain caused by cancer. However, their role in the management of chronic (non-cancer) pain is limited. Pharmaceutical opioids include naturally derived opioids (codeine, morphine and oxycodone), methadone, synthetic opioids (pethidine, fentanyl, tramadol)...

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...

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...