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If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, there was probably a point where you felt confused, lost and unsure on what to do next. Every day I see 3 or 4 patients who's main symptoms are as a result of their arthritis, whether that be osteoarthritis or one of the many inflammatory variations like rheumatoid or psoriatic. We discuss things such as pain relief, positional relief and navigating daily or occupational tasks whilst in the pain and discomfort that arthritis produces.

For many people living with osteoarthritis, strength training can feel intimidating. If a joint is already stiff, painful, or unpredictable, the idea of adding load to it can seem counterintuitive. A common thought is: “If it hurts, surely I should rest it.” That reaction is understandable. But it isn’t the full picture. To understand why the opposite approach is actually more effective, we have to understand what a joint really needs and what an arthritic joint lacks.