Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain. The cartilage on the ends of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) starts to become thin and worn causing the bones to chafe against each other. Symptoms include pain, swelling and difficulty in moving the knee, especially in the mornings. This stiffness often decreases [...]
Aug 292010
Aug 292010
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) describes an osteo-arthritic condition of a joint, but refers more to the degeneration of the articular cartilage than to the bone. It can occur at any age because of ‘wear and tear’, previous trauma to any joint or just due to the natural ageing process. As the cartilage ages, it starts [...]
Aug 292010
The word “arthritis” simply means inflamation of the joint. It comes from the Greek words: arthro - meaning “joint”, and itis - meaning “inflamation”. There are many forms of arthritis but the two main types are osteoarthritis and rheumatiod arthritis. In any event the most common symptom is pain. Osteoarthritis is a form of degenerative joint disease [...]
We aim to help you understand exactly what Arthritis is and what you can do about it. Options include: traditional drug treatments from your own doctor, complementary therapies, dietary supplements as well as day to day management and lifestyle changes. Complementary Therapies include: supplements, physiotherapy, chiropractic, hydrotherapy and acupuncture – all proven to help as [...]