ARTHRITIS 

 

Physiotherapy can help arthritic 'wear and tear' aches and pains. There is a common misconception that you have to 'live with arthritic pain'. However, unless x-rays reveal severe signs of wear and tear (degeneration) then these problems can respond very well to physiotherapy because the pain is coming from soft tissues not the joint as is commonly thought. 

 

The following areas of pain fall into the 'arthritis' category and can respond to physiotherapy treatment: