Living with Arthritis

The best diet for arthritis is a healthy, balanced one to maintain your general health.

Massage involves the manipulation of tissues using pressure, tension, motion or vibration.

Many people with arthritis are anxious about the impact arthritis might have on their everyday life and their future.

Any joint in your ankles, feet and toes can be affected by arthritis. Many different types of arthritis can affect the feet and cause joint pain, swelling and stiffness.

Any joint in your fingers, thumbs, knuckles and wrists can be affected by arthritis. Many different types of arthritis can affect your hands and cause joint pain, swelling and stiffness.

There are a wide range of complementary therapies that may be used by people living with arthritis. Examples include acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, supplements, and herbal medicines.

Arthritis can affect daily life in many ways. Stiff joints, pain, fatigue and weakness can make every day activities challenging.

In this section we look at working with your health care team, medicines, and medical procedures.

Living with pain can be one of the hardest parts of having arthritis.

Physical activity will improve your overall health. It can improve the fitness of your heart and lungs and increase bone strength.