It’s not just part of getting old: 7 common myths about arthritis that really aren’t helpful

Despite affecting millions, arthritis is still very misunderstood. To mark World Arthritis Day on October 12, Lisa Salmon talks to some experts.

Arthritis can affect people of any age - and dealing with the old myths can help you approach living with the condition

It's tempting to dismiss arthritis as just aching joints, and something people must learn to live with as they get older.

But nearly a million people in Ireland who suffer from arthritis, including over a thousand children, know that - far from being just a standard part of ageing - the condition can cause excruciating pain and blight the lives of both young and old.