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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common condition, affecting any joint in the body and causing pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis at present, there are treatments that can provide relief from the symptoms and allow you to get on with your life. These may include lifestyle changes, for example exercise and weight loss/maintaining a healthy weight; pain relief medications; physical therapies, and surgery. Most people with osteoarthritis will not need surgery, and it is usually only considered once you have tried all other suitable treatments.
If your symptoms are not manageable and you would like to discuss pain relief, consider surgical options, or have any questions please contact the practice to make an appointment with one of our clinicians.
Local Support
Adur Worthing Wellbeing
For the local self-referral service for active and healthy lifestyle support, including weight loss advice, please visit the Adur Worthing Wellbeing website
National Support
Versus Arthritis
We recommend visiting the Versus Arthritis website, which provides useful information about arthritis.
Surgeries
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Practice
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Providing NHS Services
Contact
St Lawrence Surgery
79 St Lawrence Avenue
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 7JL
Telephone: 01903 222 900