“Health professionals can advise people with [these conditions] that consuming specific dietary components is unlikely to influence the progression of their [disease], but that it is important to maintain a healthy diet and healthy weight for general health reasons.”
According to Arthritis Australia, the country’s ageing population is set to see the number of people suffering from arthritic conditions skyrocket to 5.4 million by 2030.
Although diet is unlikely to ease arthritis, the president of Osteopathy Australia, Michelle Funder, says exercise therapy can help treat the condition.
“The benefits of exercise for arthritis not only help improve the strength of the muscles around the arthritic joints to help protect the area, but it can also reduce pain, improve mood, and cardiovascular health,” Funder said.