• ARTHRITIC PAIN

    There are many different types of arthritis, both degenerative and inflammatory, that can affect any joint in the body.

ARTHRITIC PAIN

Arthritis is commonly used to describe the diagnosis of Osteoarthritis (OA), however, there are many different types of arthritis, that can be both degenerative and inflammatory, that can affect any joint in the body for example:

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Gout
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Spondyloarthropathies (Arthritis in the spine such as Ankylosing Spondylitis)
  • Childhood Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis

ARTHRITIC PAIN

Arthritis is commonly used to describe the diagnosis of Osteoarthritis (OA), however, there are many different types of arthritis, that can be both degenerative and inflammatory, that can affect any joint in the body for example:

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Gout
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Spondyloarthropathies (Arthritis in the spine such as Ankylosing Spondylitis)
  • Childhood Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is degenerative in its nature, usually following damage or infection to a joint, or because of simple “wear and tear” that occurs to the body as we progress through life. Arthritis of an inflammatory nature, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), is less common and the symptoms are often more severe, affecting the whole body not just individual joints, this style needs to be diagnosed by a rheumatologist to ensure the person gets the correct treatment.

To get a diagnosis of arthritis can seem very negative and scary, leaving you feeling like there is nothing that can be done to help, but often people have significant benefit from manual therapy, that can be used for any joint of the body from hands to feet!


Osteoarthritis is degenerative in its nature, usually following damage or infection to a joint, or because of simple “wear and tear” that occurs to the body as we progress through life. Arthritis of an inflammatory nature, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), is less common and the symptoms are often more severe, affecting the whole body not just individual joints, this style needs to be diagnosed by a rheumatologist to ensure the person gets the correct treatment.

To get a diagnosis of arthritis can seem very negative and scary, leaving you feeling like there is nothing that can be done to help, but often people have significant benefit from manual therapy, that can be used for any joint of the body from hands to feet!

So, what treatments do we use to help?

  • Osteopathy The use of gentle stretching and exercising combined with specific massage techniques and joint mobilisations can help strengthen your muscles and joints and address joint stiffness, relieving pain and improving mobility.
  • Acupuncture has also been shown to have beneficial pain-relieving effects for arthritis patients and is gentle to the body. Treatments are always tailored to your individual needs to help you stay active and enjoy life.
  • Kinesiotaping Helps to offer gentle support for painful joints and improve fluid dynamics by improving lymph flow and encouraging the drainage of swelling.

All our treatments are tailored to your specific needs, so sometimes we use a single treatment, and sometimes we use a combination of multiple treatments. We will always work alongside your GP or consultant where appropriate to make sure you get the best outcome.

So, what treatments do we use to help?

  • Osteopathy The use of gentle stretching and exercising combined with specific massage techniques and joint mobilisations can help strengthen your muscles and joints and address joint stiffness, relieving pain and improving mobility.
  • Acupuncture has also been shown to have beneficial pain-relieving effects for arthritis patients and is gentle to the body. Treatments are always tailored to your individual needs to help you stay active and enjoy life.
  • Kinesiotaping Helps to offer gentle support for painful joints and improve fluid dynamics by improving lymph flow and encouraging the drainage of swelling.

All our treatments are tailored to your specific needs, so sometimes we use a single treatment, and sometimes we use a combination of multiple treatments. We will always work alongside your GP or consultant where appropriate to make sure you get the best outcome.