Living with rheumatoid arthritis means you have to deal with pain or aching joints, stiffness, tenderness and inflammation as well as fatigue and so many more. You need to be able to manage all this as well as your daily…
Remember the times you would come home after the weekly shop, lugging the shopping bags in from the car, planning your next meal or simply pouring a cuppa and it didn’t hurt? Well, if you miss being active around the…
In Australia today, 1 in 5 of those aged 45+ are living with persistent, ongoing chronic pain. This type of pain can be disabling and stressful. It can make life difficult both in work and at home. When you first…
Whether you are 18 or 80, we would all like to be more nimble and flexible! The ability to be flexible is important for our overall health and wellbeing and it only becomes more important as we age. Now, I’m…
We are in that time of year where its cooler outside and that can mean hot drinks, warmer clothes and unfortunately for some, a flare up of their arthritis symptoms. Those living with arthritis know that it doesn’t do too…
We know that the weather has a role to play when it comes to arthritis pain and flare-ups. The cold weather can aggravate aches and pains. According to research from the Arthritis Foundation, cooler temperatures can: Increase pain sensitivity Slow…
Keep Moving Without Pain! Advice & Aids for Sufferers of Arthritis We spoke with Elisha Stefanelli, an Occupational Health Expert based in WA, who works at InHand Occupational Therapy. Uccello shared the Uccello Kettle and Grip Mat with Elisha who…
Mother’s day this year is the 12th of May. Are you all set? Mum…it’s a very small word with such a big meaning. A Mother is so many things and works 24 hours a day, without holiday days, sick leave,…
Do you remember the saying, you never really miss something until it’s gone? The same can be said for your joints. Life is chaotic at the best of times, we are always kept on our toes. This is why most…
“Exercise is vital for optimising both mental and physical health of people with arthritis. It increases flexibility and strength, helps combat fatigue, and reduces joint pain. Regular exercise can keep the muscles surrounding the affected joints strong and control joint…
