There are many things you can do to manage arthritis, including:

Stay active. Physical activity is the key to maintaining muscle strength and joint flexibility, as well as managing pain. A physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can help design an individual program.
Learn to manage pain. There are many strategies you can use to deal with pain. Knowing about these is an important part of living with a chronic condition such as arthritis.
Maintain diet. While there is no diet that can cure arthritis, a healthy and well-balanced diet is best for general good health. Keeping to a healthy weight is also important as extra weight adds strain to joints.
Protect joints. Learn about aids, equipment and gadgets that can make tasks easier. An occupational therapist can help with this.
Enrol in a self-management course. Educational programs can help you build your skills and confidence to live with your condition.

Book an appointment with one of our GPs if you would like to discuss further.