A number of treatments are available for osteoarthritis, including exercise, weight control, medicines and surgery.
arthritis
Arthritis and the weather
Can changes in the weather affect your arthritis pain? Doctors are still sceptical but some people believe there is a link.
Chronic pain management
Chronic pain affects about one in 5 people in Australia and is most common in over-65s. In many cases chronic pain is a disorder in itself rather than a symptom of an underlying illness or injury.
Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
TENS – transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS stands for transcutaneous (through the skin) electrical nerve stimulation. It is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to help treat many painful conditions.
Tai chi offers relief from fibromyalgia
Aerobic exercise is often recommended as a treatment for chronic pain but tai chi may be more suitable.
Video: Chronic pain awareness
One in 5 Australians live with chronic pain and this includes children. Unlike acute pain, where there's an underlying cause, chronic pain may not be due to an obvious injury or a disease that will get better if it's fixed. Let's all understand the facts and support National Pain Week in July.
Video: Reframing pain to overcome lower back pain
Reliance on opioid painkillers and unnecessary back surgeries may be preventing us from beating lower back pain. Reframing how we think about back pain may help us recover more quickly.
Dementia: behavioural and psychological symptoms
Along with loss of memory and intellectual function, dementia can cause symptoms such as changes in behaviour and mood.
Do self-management support programs work for chronic conditions?
Are self-management support programs effective for people with multiple chronic conditions?