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Dear <%firstname%>,
Over four million Canadians have some form of arthritis. In fact, it's one of the leading causes of long-term disability in Canada today. While it is a chronic disorder, treatment options, as well as learning how to manage a chronic condition such as arthritis, can go a long way to help. Find out about the differences between the most common forms of arthritis and what you can do to help manage the symptoms.
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Arthritis: a term for many disorders
Arthritis is a general term for several chronic and painful joint disorders. It affects people in different ways, depending on the type. The two most common forms are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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Don't let arthritis keep you down
If the condition is chronic, living with arthritis means learning how to manage the pain and maximize mobility
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Easing the discomfort
Arthritis is usually a chronic condition that needs to be treated long term. Some people do go into remission - meaning they'll be pain-free for a while - but when they're having pain, it needs to be addressed. Fortunately, there are medications that can help.
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Kids get arthritis, too
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, sometimes just called juvenile arthritis, affects one in 1,000 Canadian children under 16 years old. That statistic makes it more common than diseases like cystic fibrosis and diabetes.
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