Arthritis Treatment Options NW London

Do You Know the Different Types of Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA or “wear and tear” of joints) isn’t the only form of arthritis. In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis! We have created this leaflet to help you understand the different types of arthritis, so you that you can make better treatment decisions.

What you’ll learn:

Key differences between osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and more:

✔ Why not all joint pain is the same.

✔ How to recognise some of the most common types of arthritis.

✔ How treatment varies depending on the type of arthritis.

✔ Arthritis treatment options available besides medication and surgery.

Understanding Osteoarthritis (OA):

Wondering what osteoarthritis actually is—and why it happens? This leaflet explains the basics in plain English, including symptoms of OA, causes of OA, and how OA differs from other joint conditions.

What you’ll learn in this leaflet:

✔ What osteoarthritis does to your joints.

✔ Common risk factors for OA.

✔ Common symptoms and signs of OA.

✔ How early movement-based therapy makes a difference.

Living Well With Arthritis – Your Essential Guide

Arthritis doesn’t have to take over your life.

This easy-to-read guide is perfect for anyone newly diagnosed with arthritis—or anyone who’s been living with joint pain for a while and wants a clearer path forward.

“Living Well With Arthritis: Your Essential Guide” offers practical tips you can start using today, from managing morning stiffness to getting better sleep and knowing when to seek help.

Inside the leaflet, you’ll find:

✔ What arthritis actually is—and isn’t

✔ How to manage flare-ups without panic

✔ Tips for daily movement, joint-friendly habits, and staying independent

✔ Why physical activity is more important than rest

✔ Mental health tips for staying positive with a chronic condition

How BOOST PHYSIO Helps Our Patients with Arthritis & Osteoarthritis?

At BOOST PHYSIO, our experienced team of physiotherapists supports hundreds of patients each year living with arthritis or osteoarthritis. Our goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help our patients stay active and continue playing tennis, golf, swimming and doing the things they love to do—using evidence-based treatment strategies tailored to each individual’s needs.

Here are ten ways our physios help our patients manage arthritis effectively:

1. Tailored Exercise Programmes

We design specific strengthening and mobility programmes to help our patients reduce stiffness, build muscle around affected joints, and maintain function. Research consistently shows that exercise is one of the most effective treatments for osteoarthritis.

2. Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy)

Some of our clinics offer access to hydrotherapy, where patients can exercise in warm water, reducing joint loading and easing pain.

3. Hands-On Manual Therapy

Our physios use joint mobilisations and soft tissue massage techniques to ease stiffness, reduce pain, and restore mobility.

4. Acupuncture and Dry Needling for arthritis

Acupuncture can be very effective to reduce pain and improve mobility in joints. We find it particularly helpful for arthritis of the spine, hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and hands.

5. Individualised Education & Lifestyle Advice

We spend time educating our patients on how arthritis affects their joints and what they can do to manage flare-ups, pacing activity, and protect their joints.

6. Custom Exercise for Weight Management

For patients with arthritis in weight-bearing joints, we develop programmes that safely encourage weight loss and reduce strain through low-impact activity.

7. Balance & Gait Re-Training

If arthritis is affecting a patient’s walking, balance, or confidence, we help improve movement patterns, reduce fall risk, and restore stability.

8. Use of Bracing & Supports

Where appropriate, we recommend and fit supportive braces or orthotics to reduce joint strain—particularly for knees, feet, ankles, wrists or hands affected by arthritis.

9. TENS Treatment for pain relief

In appropriate cases, we use Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to help manage arthritis pain, especially where drug-based pain relief is limited.

10. Ongoing Monitoring & Reassessment

Our team regularly reviews progress and adjusts treatment based on how each patient is responding. Managing arthritis is a long-term partnership, and we’re with our patients every step of the way.

When Should You See A Physiotherapist For Arthritis?

If you are experiencing any of the following, we would recommend you book an appointment in one of our 9 physio clinics across London and Hertfordshire:

✔ When joint pain or stiffness is limiting your daily activities

✔ If you’re avoiding movement out of fear of making it worse

✔ When your symptoms keep coming back or are slowly getting worse

✔ If your balance, strength or daily activity is declining

✔ When you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis but aren’t sure what to do next

✔ If pain or fatigue is affecting your sleep, mood, or motivation

✔ When you want to avoid or delay surgery with conservative treatment options

✔ If you need a personalised exercise plan that’s safe for your joints

Book Your Expert Physio Consultation About Arthritis Today

Don’t let arthritis hold you back! At BOOST PHYSIO, we’re dedicated to helping you regain movement, strength, and confidence. Book an appointment today at one of our expert physiotherapy clinics across London and take the first step towards a pain-free back.

📍 BOOST PHYSIO Clinics Treating Arthritis & Osteoarthritis

BOOST PHYSIO has 9 expert physiotherapy clinics across London and Hertfordshire, helping patients manage and treat arthritis and osteoarthritis with personalised, hands-on care and specialist rehabilitation. Whether you’re struggling with knee osteoarthritis, hip pain, hand or spinal arthritis—our friendly, experienced team is here to help.

We welcome patients from the following areas who need treatment for arthritis:

📍Hampstead NW3 Physiotherapy Clinic – serving Hampstead Village, Belsize Park, Cricklewood NW2, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Golders Green

📍Swiss Cottage Physiotherapy Clinic: serving Belsize Park, Swiss Cottage & South End Green

📍Hendon NW4 Physiotherapy Clinic – near Brent Cross, serving Hendon, Golders Green & Colindale

📍 Kensington W8 Physiotherapy Clinic – close to Holland Park, Notting Hill & Earls Court

📍Elstree WD6 Physiotherapy Clinic – convenient for patients from Radlett, Stanmore & Bushey

📍East Finchley N2 Physiotherapy Clinic – helping those in Muswell Hill, Highgate, Hampstead Garden Suburb, West Finchley, Woodside Park, Finchley Central

📍Mill Hill NW7 Physiotherapy Clinic – near Totteridge, Edgware & Burnt Oak

📍Borehamwood WD6 Physiotherapy Clinic- near Shenley, Aldenham, Bricket Wood, Watford, Rickmansworth

📍Muswell Hill N10 Physiotherapy Clinic- near Crouch End, Alexandra Palace, Hornsey

Our arthritis treatment plans are tailored to your individual needs—whether you’re newly diagnosed or managing long-term joint wear and tear. With same-day appointments often available, expert hands-on treatment and guided exercise programmes, BOOST PHYSIO helps you stay mobile, strong and pain-free.

👉 Book your appointment now or call us on 020 8201 7788 to get started.