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Arthritis treatments
Find out about the different methods you can use to treat your arthritis, such as surgery, alternative therapies and the latest medications.
Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement
Find out how a hip replacement can help people with arthritis.
Arthritis and surgery: knee replacement
Find out when a knee replacement may be necessary and what the procedure involves.
Arthritis exercises
Exercise can reduce pain and stiffness for those suffering from arthritis.
Arthritis treatment with dietary supplements
There are benefits and risks in using complementary medicine to treat arthritis.
Arthritis treatment with topical herbal remedies
Herbal remedies generally have either a warming or anaesthetic effect in the treatment of arthritis.
Arthritis: complementary therapies
Many people, including those troubled by arthritis, are turning to alternative ways of alleviating the pain associated with their condition.
Arthritis: physical therapies
Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy, low-level laser therapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain.
Copper and magnetic bracelets for arthritis?
Claims that copper or magnetic bracelets ease arthritic pain are not supported by scientific evidence.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroid injections into or around a painful area, such as a joint or muscle, can reduce inflammation in that area, relieving pain and improving function and mobility.
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
A class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs, have been designed to help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis.
Metal on metal hips need more revision
Metal-on-metal artificial hip joints offer no benefits over traditional hip implants and may be more likely to need early replacement, a study shows.
NSAIDs and arthritis
People with chronic arthritis can be helped by taking one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Osteoarthritis not helped by glucosamine or chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements do not reduce joint pain in osteoarthritis, meta-analysis finds.
Osteoarthritis treatments
A number of treatments are available for osteoarthritis, including exercise, weight control, medicines and surgery.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: prescription medicines
Find out about some medicines doctors prescribe for osteoarthritis pain.
Remicade for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Remicade is the Australian brand name for a medicine called infliximab, which is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults and some other autoimmune conditions.
Rheumatoid arthritis: prescription medicines
Find out about the prescription medicines available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This information will help you to understand your treatment options.
TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS (trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to relieve pain.
Find out how a hip replacement can help people with arthritis.
Arthritis and surgery: knee replacement
Find out when a knee replacement may be necessary and what the procedure involves.
Arthritis exercises
Exercise can reduce pain and stiffness for those suffering from arthritis.
Arthritis treatment with dietary supplements
There are benefits and risks in using complementary medicine to treat arthritis.
Arthritis treatment with topical herbal remedies
Herbal remedies generally have either a warming or anaesthetic effect in the treatment of arthritis.
Arthritis: complementary therapies
Many people, including those troubled by arthritis, are turning to alternative ways of alleviating the pain associated with their condition.
Arthritis: physical therapies
Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy, low-level laser therapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain.
Copper and magnetic bracelets for arthritis?
Claims that copper or magnetic bracelets ease arthritic pain are not supported by scientific evidence.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroid injections into or around a painful area, such as a joint or muscle, can reduce inflammation in that area, relieving pain and improving function and mobility.
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
A class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs, have been designed to help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis.
Metal on metal hips need more revision
Metal-on-metal artificial hip joints offer no benefits over traditional hip implants and may be more likely to need early replacement, a study shows.
NSAIDs and arthritis
People with chronic arthritis can be helped by taking one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Osteoarthritis not helped by glucosamine or chondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements do not reduce joint pain in osteoarthritis, meta-analysis finds.
Osteoarthritis treatments
A number of treatments are available for osteoarthritis, including exercise, weight control, medicines and surgery.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: prescription medicines
Find out about some medicines doctors prescribe for osteoarthritis pain.
Remicade for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Remicade is the Australian brand name for a medicine called infliximab, which is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults and some other autoimmune conditions.
Rheumatoid arthritis: prescription medicines
Find out about the prescription medicines available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This information will help you to understand your treatment options.
TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS (trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to relieve pain.
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