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KNOWLEDGE: Musculoskeletal Conditions

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage inside a joint breaks down causing pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain and inflammation.

Back pain is a common issue for many Australians, and is rarely the result of a serious condition or damage to your spine.

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Osteoporosis causes your bones to become weak and lose their strength, making them break more easily than normal bones.

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Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your bloodstream, resulting in extreme pain and swelling, most commonly in your big toe.

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Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness, particularly affecting your neck, shoulders and thighs.

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the joints in your back but can also affect other joints.

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Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout your body, often accompanied by fatigue.

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juvenile idiopathic arthritis help support

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a group of inflammatory joint conditions that affect children and teens under the age of 16.

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CONNECTION: B.A.M Helpline

Back pain | Arthritis | Musculoskeletal conditions

Call our free helpline and speak with a qualified health care professional.

Being diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition can be scary. We’re here to provide you with the information and support you need.

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July 31, 2024

Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 2

And things you can do to manage This blog was so full of info and strategies we had to split it into 2 parts. You can access part 1 here. But here’s a recap: We know finding and keeping a job when you have a musculoskeletal condition like back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout can be really
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July 31, 2024

Musculoskeletal conditions and work – part 1

And things you can do to manage Finding and keeping a job when you have a musculoskeletal condition can be difficult. Pain, fatigue, medication side effects, and the unpredictability of your condition can all affect your ability to work. The extent to which this happens will depend on many things such as the condition you
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July 18, 2024

Seven things you should know about self-care

Self-care is a trending concept at the moment with many different definitions and uses. You often see social media posts promoting self-care with pictures of day spas, yoga retreats and people exercising on the beach at sunset. All wonderful things, but when you live with a chronic condition, pain and sometimes-crippling exhaustion, life’s not always
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CHOICE: Articles and Info

November 30, 2023

Australian Clinical Study

Volunteer for a new study looking at the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and gut health, researching the effectiveness of a potential pre and probiotic medical food on managing symptoms.

January 23, 2024

We’re pleased to announce the release of self-care plans for RA, JIA, Back pain, axSpA, and PsA. Thanks to grants from AbbVie and UCB, these easy to understand and practical self-care plans were developed in collaboration with consumers and healthcare professionals.

October 16, 2023

Rattle Ya Bones Day

It’s an opportunity to get informed, get supported and help Musculoskeletal Australia raise awareness and funds to make a real and significant impact to improve Australia’s musculoskeletal health.