Associating types of joints with everyday objects can be a good way to remember them. can you identify some objects around your house that have joints, and what kinds of joints they are?

Almost all people who have arthritis find that it affects their lives in some way. It can affect their everyday activities their jobs their financial resources or their relationships with family and friends.

Arthritis is not easy to live with but there is much you can do to change overcome or cope with the problems it presents. Your doctor and other members of your health care team can recommend medications, special exercises, joint protection techniques and devices and other self-care activities. Keeping a positive attitude is also important. A positive attitude will let you see solutions to your problems in a better light.