Treatments

Drugs

Learn about the drugs used to treat arthritis including what they're prescribed for, how to take them, who should take them, risks and side-effects.

Electronic pain relief (TENS)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) administers mild electrical currents to the skin to relieve pain. Learn its uses, side-effects, risks.

Splints

Hand and wrist splints give protection and support for painful, swollen or weak joints. Learn more about different types of splints and their uses.

Therapies

Learn more about how hydrotherapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help relieve arthritis symptoms and pain.

Surgery

Learn more about the surgery options for people with arthritis, how it can help and what the recovery process involves.

Who will treat you?

You may need to see a several healthcare specialists such as rheumatologists, psychologists and physiotherapists who will help you to manage your arthritis.