Exercise better than relying on painkillers to improve quality of life long term, says guidance
Britons with arthritis are being urged to lose weight and exercise more rather than rely on painkillers as the main therapies for their condition. says people who are overweight should be told their pain can be reduced if they shed the pounds.
Nice said there was a risk of addiction with strong opioids, while evidence suggests little or no benefit for some medicines when it comes to quality of life and pain levels. People can also be referred for hip or knee replacement if their condition cannot be managed in other ways, and referrals should not be held off due to age, sex or obesity.
“Beginning that journey can be uncomfortable for some people at first, and they should be supported and provided with enough information to help them to manage their condition over a long period of time. In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. The most affected areas are the knees, hips and small hand joints.
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