Arthritis is a chronic disease which impacts 10 million people in the UK. It can affect people of all ages, but is most common in those between the ages of 40 and 50 years old, with women three times more likely to suffer from arthritis than men.
According to the NHS, symptoms include joint pain, restricted movement and warm and red skin over affected joints. Early signs of arthritis include morning pain and stiffness in the joints.
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common forms seen in the UK. If managed poorly, the condition can negatively impact everyday life.
