Pain – Take Charge
Neville woke up one night in terrible pain. He was diagnosed with several types of arthritis. Find out how he was able to beat his arthritis and keep doing the things he loves!
Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch.
The core purpose of this video is to send a message of hope and to provide information.
The word ‘arthritis’ means literally ‘inflamation of the joint’. It is an umbrella term which covers a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions which affect the joints, the muscles and the connective tissues of the body.
There are over a hundred musculoskeletal conditions. The most common types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. It is vital that you receive an accurate diagnosis of your condition before seeking treatment.
Call the free Information Line on 1800 011 041 to speak to one of our health promotion team for advice.
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