Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused when the nerve connecting to parts of the hand is squashed. It can debilitating so see your doctor urgently.
bursitis
Bursitis
Bursitis inflammation causes pains such as “tennis elbow”. It’s caused by repeated movement of certain joints and can be treated at home.
What are Baker’s cysts? A brief video from Dr Norman Swan
Baker’s cysts are cysts that occur at the back of your knee. Do they need to be treated? Dr Norman Swan reports.
Joint pain – top 10 causes
What’s causing your joint pain? Find out the most common causes of joint pain.
Exercising and osteoarthritis
Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis. Four main types of exercise are recommended for people with arthritis.
Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement
For some people with arthritis, hip replacement surgery could mean the difference between leading a normal life or putting up with a debilitating condition.
Arthritis and surgery: knee replacement
If you suffer from arthritis of the knee that remains painful despite treatment with medicines, exercise, rest and supports to assist your mobility, you may benefit from a knee replacement.
Slowing of osteoarthritis with weight loss
A small amount of weight loss may slow the progression of knee joint degeneration in people with osteoarthritis or at high risk of it.
Osteoarthritis treatments
A number of treatments are available for osteoarthritis, including exercise, weight control, medicines and surgery.
Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.