Arthritis is a disease of the joints and comes in two specific types and they are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Details of the two different conditions are given below:

Osteoarthritis – this is the most common form and is caused by a breakdown in the cartilage of the joints. This can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. This condition is usually associated with old age and deteriorates over time. At this time there is no cure for arthritis and the effects cannot be reversed.

Rheumatoid Arthritis – this is a disease that caused inflammation and deformity in the joints. It can also be combined with a number of other problems including inflammation of blood vessels, nodules on the joints, lung disease and others. Again there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis however a small percentage of people will get better.

Due to the pain and difficulty in movement that is associated with arthritis alternative therapies can be very beneficial. There is a wide range of different therapies that can help with the symptoms of arthritis. You could try nutrition, herbal remedies, homeopathy, acupuncture, massage, hydrotherapy, magnotherapy, yoga, Tai Chi among others.