Author: Siphosethu Stuurman

Stretching arthritis away

Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 200 diseases that cause pain and loss of movement of the joints. Arthritis can turn a person’€™s life upside-down if left untreated, as it affects the body’€™s movement, thus making it difficult to perform certain activities.

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Arthritis in children

Children from as young as below the age of 16 can also develop arthritis ‘€“ a disease of the joints that is commonly known to affect adults. But with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, young joints can be nursed back to good strength and health.

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