Arthritis Treatment in Oshawa
Move more comfortably with arthritis — evidence-based exercise and hands-on therapy to ease joint pain and stiffness and protect your function.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis means inflammation of a joint, causing pain, stiffness and reduced movement. The most common form, osteoarthritis, develops as joint surfaces gradually wear over time, most often in the knees, hips, hands and spine.
While arthritis can’t be reversed, physiotherapy is one of the most effective ways to manage it — reducing pain, improving strength and mobility, and helping you stay active and independent.
Common causes of arthritis
- Osteoarthritis (age-related joint wear)
- Previous joint injury or surgery
- Repetitive overuse or heavy loading
- Inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid)
- Family history and general wear over time
Symptoms we treat
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Stiffness that’s worse in the morning or after rest
- Reduced range of motion
- Swelling or a grinding sensation
- Muscle weakness around the joint
How we treat arthritis in Oshawa
Care focuses on keeping your joints moving and strong, and may include:
- Individualized exercise therapy — the most evidence-based treatment for arthritis
- Manual therapy to ease stiffness
- Education and self-management strategies
- Activity pacing and joint-protection advice
- Modalities for short-term pain relief
Care is led by our physiotherapy and massage therapy teams.
What to expect
With a consistent, tailored exercise plan, most people with arthritis experience less pain and better function — and physiotherapy can help delay or even avoid joint surgery. We’ll build a program you can sustain long term.
Frequently asked questions about arthritis
Keep doing what you love, with less pain
Book an assessment and start an exercise-based plan to manage your arthritis and protect your joints.