Ask the doctor: How can I ease my arthritis pains?

The two enemies of arthritis are weakness and stiffness (Photo: Shutterstock)

I have been having a leg ache for quite some time now and an MRI scan is not showing any cause for alarm. Should I consider seeing a physiotherapist?

Yes, that can be an option. First, we must establish the cause of the pain – whether on the leg, knee or calf. If the pain is originating from an area that does not show muscle, bone or ligament problems, then we can do tests to see if it’s a clot so that we don’t treat things that should be treated by a doctor.