About arthritis

What is arthritis?

Arthritis causes pain and inflammation. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of different types of arthritis.

Conditions

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of different types of arthritis.

Common aches and pains

Aches and pains like back pain and neck pain usually don't have a serious cause. Find out about causes, treatments and exercises.

Treatments

Find out about different treatments for arthritis, including drugs, therapies and surgery.

Complementary and alternative treatments

We describe the most common complementary and alternative treatments and explain how they might help.

Managing your symptoms

Find out about managing pain and fatigue caused by arthritis, and how exercise, a healthy diet and getting a good night's sleep can help you.

Living with arthritis

Living with arthritis can be challenging but there are many things you can do to help you to live a fulfilling life.

Young people

Read advice and information for young people who have arthritis and their families, including how to ease your symptoms and tell friends about your condition.

Your experiences

Read real-life stories from people with arthritis who share their top tips and have their questions answered by medical professionals.

Data and statistics

Read statistics about how common musculoskeletal conditions are, and how they affect people and society.

Health professionals and students

We have many resources available to help health care professionals and students improve their knowledge of MSK conditions in order to diagnose and manage their patients more effectively. Discover the latest news, guidance and videos or join our professional network.

Order our information booklets

We produce information booklets on different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments and drugs. Order or download your booklets for free.

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