Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. There is no cure for AS but treatments can help ease your symptoms.
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Joint diseases and problems
Joint problems can cause pain and make your joints stiff or swollen. They usually happen as a result of overuse, accidents or diseases. See below to learn more about the conditions that can affect your joints.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.
Arthritis in children (juvenile idiopathic arthritis)
Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA or juvenile arthritis) – chronic (ongoing) childhood arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling.
Baker's cysts
Baker's cysts are caused by a build-up of fluid behind your knee. Learn more about how to manage the symptoms as well as possible complications.
Bunions
A bunion is a bony lump that forms on the joint of your big toe, making it stick out over time. Learn more about the causes and treatment of bunions.
Bursitis
Bursitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled cushions (bursae) close to our joints, for example, the hip, elbow, knee, heel or shoulder.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Learn about the different causes, symptoms and treatments.
Compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is caused by pressure in a group of muscles. Read about the symptoms and treatments for acute and chronic compartment syndrome.
Connective tissue diseases
Connective tissue diseases can affect many different areas of the body and the immune system, caused by single gene mutations or inflammation. Learn more here.
Costochondritis
Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage connecting your ribs to your breastbone. Learn how you can reduce the pain of costochondritis.
De Quervain's disease
De Quervain's disease causes thumb and wrist pain, caused by swelling in the protective layer around your tendons. Learn to manage pain and find relief.
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is where your ligaments and tendons harden. Treatment is medicine, exercise and physiotherapy.
Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contracture causes one or more of your fingers to bend towards the palm of your hand. Find out more about Dupuytren's contracture.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a movement disorder that makes it hard for you to control your muscles. Learn more about dystonia, its symptoms and treatment.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
People with Ehlers-Danlos have very loose joints and easily bruised or stretchy skin. Symptoms can be managed, but there is a higher risk of injury.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an ongoing condition that causes generalised pain. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for fibromyalgia.
Flat feet (fallen arches)
Flat feet happens when your foot's arch is lower than normal. It can cause pain in your foot, leg or elsewhere. Learn about treatment options here.
Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a health condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment.
Ganglion cyst
A ganglion cyst is a collection of fluid on a joint or tendon. Learn about the cause, symptoms and treatment of ganglion cysts.
Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden pain and inflammation in joints — often your big toe. Read about how gout can be treated and prevented.
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) causes pain in the outside of your hip. Learn more about the causes, treatment and prevention of GTPS.
Lipoedema
Lipoedema is a condition that causes a build-up of fatty tissue, leading to pain and swelling. Learn more about the causes and how to manage it.
Lipoma
Lipomas are common, fatty lumps that grow under your skin. Learn more about their causes, symptoms and diagnosis. Lipomas can be removed by surgery.
Lupus
Lupus is a disease where your immune system attacks your own normal cells. Its cause is not yet entirely understood, but treatments are available.
Perthes disease
Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip that usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully.
Piriformis syndrome
Piriformis syndrome can cause pain in your buttocks and all the way down your legs. Read more to learn about causes and how to treat your symptoms.
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is when the tissue on the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. Learn how to manage the heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica causes inflammation in the joints and the surrounding tissues. Learn about its symptoms and the treatment options available.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects your joints. It usually occurs in people with psoriasis. Learn more about psoriatic arthritis here.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.
Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis is inflammation in your sacroiliac joint, causing low back pain. Diagnosis is challenging. Treatment is important to avoid complications.
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition affecting your connective tissue. Learn about the types of scleroderma as well as the symptoms and treatment.
Septic arthritis
Septic arthritis is a serious joint infection and a medical emergency. Learn its symptoms, causes, treatment and why urgent care prevents joint damage
Sever's disease
Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in children. It affects children 8 – 14 years of age. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment.
Sjögren's syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune condition that commonly affects your eyes and salivary glands. Here's how your doctor may diagnose it.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a problem with your jaw joint or the muscles around your jaw. Learn about TMJ symptoms and treatments.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy is a painful condition that happens when you overuse or place stress on your tendons. Learn how to treat and prevent tendinopathy.
Tendinosis
Tendinosis is when your tendon is damaged from overuse. Learn why it is important to be diagnosed, and how to manage and prevent tendinosis.
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow affects the outside of your elbow. Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments, and how to prevent tennis elbow.
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Ulnar nerve entrapment can cause severe pain and affect use of your arm and hand. Learn about managing your symptoms and treatments available.