Arthritis
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Is my Arthritic knee Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), or Both?
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Dealing with knee pain can significantly impact your daily life, but understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective management. Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are two common forms of arthritis that can affect the knee joint. In this blog, we will explore the characteristics of OA and RA in the context of knee…
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Coexistence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
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Living with chronic joint pain can be a challenging experience, and for some individuals, this pain may be caused by more than one type of arthritis. One such combination is the coexistence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). In this blog, we will delve into the possibility of having OA and RA simultaneously, explore…
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Exercising with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. There are also lesser well-known symptoms such as issues with your eyes and skin problems. While it can be challenging to exercise with RA, research shows that physical activity can be beneficial in managing symptoms and improving overall health. In…
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Rheumatoid arthritis – 7 symptoms you might not expect.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that can cause chronic inflammation and damage to various joints throughout the body. In addition to joint pain which most people are aware of, there are many other symptoms that patients with RA may experience. In this blog we look at some of the lesser-known symptoms of RA…
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What is the difference between Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two common types of arthritis that affect millions of people worldwide. Although both conditions can cause joint pain and stiffness, they are very different in terms of their causes, symptoms, and treatment. In this blog we deeper into these differences and what can be done to help. What…
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6 Top Tips for Exercising with Osteoarthritis (OA)
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Experience as well as research has shown me the benefits for patients of graded exercise for their arthritic joints. However, I have seen many patients seeking my advice after increasing their pain with exercises they tried intending to improve their OA only to flare things up. They are then put off from trying to exercise…
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The best forms of exercise for osteoarthritis (OA)
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Most of us are aware that exercise is beneficial for our OA joints but it’s not quite as simple as that. To prevent our arthritic joints from protesting and becoming sore we need to choose our exercise carefully. In this blog, we will explore the best forms of exercise for OA so you can choose…
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Osteoarthritis (OA): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Osteoarthritis is a condition that I often see in clinic and rightly so. Too many people assume that because they have been told they have OA then there is very little that can be done and it’s a case of putting up and shutting up until it gets so bad that you opt for surgery.…
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