- Arthritis is painful.
- It may affect your spine, neck, hips, knees, hands and feet and even adversely affect your internal organs.
- It is a complex condition, with over 100 forms, which affects people differently.
- There is no cure but there are things you can do to manage the condition.
- There are a number of factors which can affect the condition eg the weather, your job, being over-weight or your daily routine to name but a few.
- Relief can be found using either hot or cold compresses or a combination of both.
- Although arthritis commonly occurs in the over 40’s, it can affect people of all ages including children.
- Arthritis accounts for one in three of all GP visits and every year millions of working hours are lost resulting in forced retirements.
- Injuries can aggravate the condition so ensure you have an appropriate exercise programme, for YOU, to reduce the risk of aggravating the condition.
- Movement can help … studies show staying physically active is THE most important thing YOU can do to help your arthritis.