Coping with OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is the commonest type of arthritis in the UK. The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, and limited joint movement. Some people notice swelling, tenderness, grating or crackling sounds when moving affected joints. The severity of symptoms varies greatly from person to person, and between different affected joints. For some, the symptoms are mild and intermittent, others experience more continuous and severe problems, making