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Joint pain – top 10 causes

Arthritis, Pain, Sports Fitness, Symptoms

What’s causing your joint pain? Find out the most common causes of joint pain.

Arthritis types

There are many different types of arthritis, but the most common types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

Foot pain – top 10 causes

Exercise and Fitness, Foot Health, Pain, Symptoms

Foot pain may be in the arch of the foot, along the outer side of the foot, on the sole or in the ball of your foot, or in the toes, heels or ankles.

Gout

Arthritis

Gout is an inflammatory arthritis, where uric acid crystals settle in a joint causing severe pain, swelling and redness.

Exercising and osteoarthritis

Arthritis, Exercise and Fitness

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

Arthritis, Pain, Procedures

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

Arthritis

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.