As the Arthritis Australia "Time to Move" campaign launched this week, research has emerged that billions of dollars are being wasted by delayed diagnosis and treatment of arthritis.
It is estimated that the cost of early retirement due to arthritis is $9.4 billion,with an additional $5 billion a year in health and welfare expenditure.
If you've been living with joint aches and pains, stop putting it down to "old age" and get it checked out.
Our obsession with the small screen is causing us harm, as increasing numbers of people are reporting neck, shoulder and wrist problems related to using their smartphones or tablets.
Using small-screen technology causes prolonged hunchedpostures, leading to joint, muscle, ligament and nerve strain.
Come in to see our physios for treatment and tips for avoiding "smart-phone shoulder" and "tablet trauma".
