For millions of individuals, varying degrees of joint pain, swelling, stiffness, reduced mobility and weakness infringe on their lives, causing discomfort and disability. In arthritis, degenerative changes to joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments cause swelling, joint and bone deterioration, dryness of joints, stiffness and excruciating pain.

Although there are over 100 different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common variety of joint disease. Degenerative changes to joint cartilage result in stiffness, pain and roughening or loss of surface.

Onset of osteoarthritis is subtle and gradual, usually during middle age. Knees and hands are the most commonly affected sites. Rheumatoid arthritis affects connective tissue. Believed to be an auto-immune disease, where the immune system mistakenly attacks body cells, it can occur at any age.

Our site covers various types of Arthritis and offers sufferers solutions and guidance. Links to other sites also offer alternative health options plus normal main stream medicine advice.