Your health team
Your health team goes beyond doctors. Learn who supports your arthritis journey, with you and your whānau at the centre.
Living with arthritis
Living well with arthritis is possible when you have help.
At Arthritis NZ, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey. With the right support, you can manage your health and wellbeing in a way that works for you and your whānau.
Explore the benefits of movement and gentle exercise, and get practical advice on managing your weight through balanced nutrition. Learn how to build a strong, supportive health team and find simple ways to look after your mental and emotional wellbeing.
We also share trusted, evidence-based information on complementary therapies, helpful products and equipment, and what to expect from treatment or medical procedures.
Living with arthritis is different for everyone, so we offer advice tailored to different parts of life.
You can also get involved in the wider arthritis community by taking part in research that helps improve support for others like you.
You are not alone. Together, we can support your mana and help you live well with arthritis.
Access to medication
Knowing what access to medication you have is important for managing your arthritis. There are funded and non-funded medications, as well as rules around medication access for immigrants.
Nutrition
Good nutrition can help reduce arthritis flare-ups and support your hauora. Learn how to find a way of eating that works for you and your whānau.
Movement and exercise
Movement and exercise are key to managing arthritis, they help reduce pain, improve flexibility, strengthen joints, and boost overall wellbeing.
Managing weight
Managing your weight with arthritis isn’t always easy. Learn why it matters and realistic ways to manage it.
Mental health
Arthritis and mental health are connected. Find support to manage emotional wellbeing alongside arthritis symptoms.
Complementary therapies
Explore complementary and alternative therapies for arthritis that support your body, mind and wairua.
Surgeries and procedures
Surgeries and procedures are usually a last resort for arthritis treatment. Learn about the types and what to ask your specialist.
Products and equipment
Discover tools and assistive devices that help people with arthritis stay independent, protect mana, and manage daily tasks with confidence.
Financial support
You could access financial support. Learn what could be available to you.
Arthritis and work
Working with arthritis has its challenges. Find answers to frequently asked questions from employers and employees.
Parenting with arthritis
Parenting is tough, and parenting while managing a long-term health condition can be hard. Here are tips to make parenting easier.
Arthritis and sport
Having arthritis doesn’t mean giving up on sport. With the right approach, many people continue to play and enjoy the games they love.
Raising children with arthritis
Learning that your child has arthritis can be confusing and worrying. Learn how to support your child and help build resilience as a parent.
Apps & tools
Explore MyRA and MyJointPain for managing rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
MyRA is designed to help people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) become active participants in their journey with arthritis.
Osteoarthritis
The MyJointPain website can help you relieve the symptoms of joint pain or osteoarthritis (OA) and help you lead a more active and pain-free life. It's easy-to-use and free.
Looking for one‑on‑one help?
Arthritis Assist offers advice, support, resources, and information on managing arthritis. It is a comprehensive support service for all types of queries related to arthritis.