Supporting a better understanding of common types of pain
Here we assemble overviews of common types of pain, explore the causes, signs and symptoms of each, review how the pain affects patients' quality of life and summarise the latest evidence-based management recommendations.
Common types of pain
Joint pain and osteoarthritis
OA causes joint pain, stiffness, muscle weakness and reduced mobility. This can impair walking, balance and the ability to perform daily activities.1,2
Together with education, a range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques is available to help manage pain and flare-ups3–5 and help keep patients moving.
Explore how to manage osteoarthritis.
