Emerging evidence suggests that abnormal anatomy might contribute to the early development of osteoarthritis. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself.

Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gout caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This gout is known as pseudogout.

I found a good source of information from mothernature.com It goes into detail about how the following Complementary Therapies can help with arthritis.

Acupressure	Aromatherapy	Ayurveda	Flower Remedy/Essence Therapy
Food Therapy	Homeopathy	Hydrotherapy Imagery	Massage
Reflexology	Relaxation and Mediation	Vitamin and Mineral Therapy	Yoga

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It also advises that you should see your medical Doctor when:

• Your stiffness lasts for more than six weeks.
• You have severe joint pain that doesn't’t respond to heat, ice packs or aspirin.
• Your joint is hot, red, swollen and very painful.
• You experience stiffness after an injury to the joint.
• Your joints remain swollen even after you take aspirin or ibuprofen.
• You have chills or fever as well as swollen joints.
• You have already been diagnosed with arthritis but notice a new or different type of swelling in your joints.