Updated August, 2026

If you’re living with knee arthritis, you’re not alone - and more importantly, you’re not stuck with it. 

We see many people across Hertfordshire who’ve been told “it’s just wear and tear” or “you’ll have to live with it”. The good news? That’s simply not true.

By the time you've come to see us, you've likely already tried all sorts of things to manage your knee on your own. You might have tried turmeric or supplements, ice, gels and creams, knee supports or braces, or simply tried resting it whenever it flares up. 

The problem is that the knee often keeps becoming painful, stiff or inflamed, and gradually you find yourself changing what you do because of it. Which unfortunately is becoming less active. 

Perhaps you’ve stopped going on longer walks with friends or family. Gardening has become difficult because you’re worried about kneeling or spending too long on your feet. You may have given up a sport or activity you enjoy, or find yourself thinking twice be...