Arthritis Care Awareness Week 17th - 23rd May 2015

Arthritis Care Awareness Week 17th -  23rd May 2015

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. Most people with arthritis will experience pain and difficulty moving around. Around 10 million people in the UK have arthritis and, like them, you can take control of your symptoms and continue to have a good quality of life.

Arthritis is not just a disease of older people – it can affect people of all ages, including children. It is not clear what causes arthritis and there is no cure at present. However, there is plenty you can do to manage your condition and lead a full and active life.

There are over 200 kinds of rheumatic diseases – the word rheumatic means aches and pains in joints, bones and muscles. Two of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For further information on Arthritis Care Awareness Week and the condition please click here: www.arthritiscare.org.uk/AboutArthritis