Bursitis inflammation causes pains such as “tennis elbow”. It’s caused by repeated movement of certain joints and can be treated at home.
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Mosquito-borne diseases and prevention
Mosquito bites can be the cause of a number of illnesses, even in Australia. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Joint pain – top 10 causes
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.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis, but do they work?
Osteoarthritis self-care
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis in which your joint cartilage becomes damaged, and affected joints are painful and stiff. Find out what products are available for osteoarthritis.
Joint: synovial
The hip, knee and shoulder joints are all synovial joints. View this diagram of the structure of a synovial joint.
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.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis causes the joints to become painful and stiff. It occurs when the cartilage on the end of bones becomes permanently damaged.
