Managing arthritis symptoms

Managing other arthritis symptoms

Managing arthritis pain

Pain can be a major symptom of arthritis. Find out about treatments, self-help and how to assess if your pain management is working.

Managing arthritis pain
Managing stiffness

Tips for managing stiffness, including therapies like wax bath therapy, hydrotherapy, and exercises for healthy joints.

Managing stiffness
Managing fatigue

It’s common for arthritis to cause fatigue. Find out what fatigue is, what causes fatigue and how you can manage it.

Managing fatigue
Joint care

Arthritis can damage joints and cause them to change shape. Find out about joint protection and how you can reduce the strain on your joints.

Joint care
Common aches and pains

Common aches and pains including neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, elbow and knee pain, common causes, self-help tips and treatments. 

Common aches and pains
Vaccinations

If you have a rheumatic diseases, you may be at a higher risk of infection. We explore types of vaccination and how to reduce your risk. 

Vaccinations
Managing your arthritis in warmer weather

Managing your arthritis in warmer weather

We’ve been lucky to enjoy some warm days recently and while most of us love a bit of sunshine, the warmer weather can affect some people with arthritis. Some people find hot and humid summer weather can make symptoms worse.

Summer weather tips and advice
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Stress and arthritis

How stress can make arthritis symptoms worse

Stress can worsen autoimmune inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis. In conditions like these, the immune system, the body's natural defence system, is out of balance and can attack your joints, spine, and sometimes other organs too. Find out how to manage your stress levels for better health.

Stress and arthritis

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