A person with aching hands

Arthritis Treatment for Pain Relief

Pain is the primary symptom associated with arthritis. Learn which types of treatment and disease management strategies can provide you with relief, so you can take an active role in your care.

Pharmacist and client discuss medications

Similarities and Differences of Mobic (Meloxicam) and Ibuprofen

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Close-up of Adult Woman Rubbing Hand Cream Into Her Hands Outdoors

What Are the Different Kinds of Aspercreme?

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Pharmacist discusses prescription with customer

While Drugs Can Interact With Indocin

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

person handling pain relief pills

What to Know About Voltaren

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Close-Up View of Hands Holding Pills and Water

What to Know About Prescription Anti-Inflammatory Medications

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Senior man is looking for information about the medicine over the Internet. He is holding a medicine in one hand

What to Know About Drug Interactions With Nabumetone

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Arthritis pain is often treated with NSAIDs like flurbiprofen

How to Use Flurbiprofen

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Person holding pill bottle

Everything to Know About Indomethacin

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Natural Remedies for Neck Pain From Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

elderly woman shopping for medications

Pain Medications for Arthritis: Strongest to Weakest

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Mature woman in pain, holding knee

Treating Your Arthritis Knee Pain At Home

woman receiving arthritis medication from a pharmacist

What You Should Know About Rayos (Prednisone) and Medrol (Methylprednisolone)

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Copper bracelet

Can Wearing a Copper Bracelet Ease Arthritis Pain?

By Steph Coelho

Knee Injection Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Radiofrequency ablation

What Is Radiofrequency Ablation?

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Etodolac prescription

Etodolac: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Blister pack of pills

Safer NSAID Alternatives

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Hispanic man examining prescription bottle in kitchen - stock photo

Everything You Need to Know About Orudis

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Arthritis knee pain

What to Know About Nabumetone

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Senior customer showing prescription to female doctor. Cashier is assisting elderly woman at checkout counter. They are standing at pharmacy.

What to Know About Piroxicam

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Hand exercises for arthritis

10 Ways to Naturally Manage Arthritis in the Hands

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Driving a high performing pharmacy with teamwork - stock photo

Can You Take Advil With Prednisone?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Instructions on a pill bottle - stock photo

Everything You Need to Know About Clinoril (Sulindac)

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Feeling Awful - stock photo

Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and Zorvolex

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Pink pills with glass of water isolated on white background - stock photo

What You Need to Know About Voltaren and Advil for Pain

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Ointment on the hands of an elderly person. Applying the ointment and emollient cream in the treatment and hydration of the skin . Problem skin in old age - stock photo

Trixaicin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Pharmacist advises woman on drug interactions

Etodolac Interactions: What You Need to Know

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Patient having knee injection by medical provider

What Is Prolotherapy?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

How Baking Soda Fights Inflammation

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Senior opening jar with arthritic hands

Advil Arthritis: Everything You Need to Know

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Mixed race doctor taking medication - stock photo

Everything You Need to Know About Oxycodone

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Applying Zostrix capsaicin cream to hand

What You Should Know About Zostrix Cream

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

woman holding medication and glass of water

What You Need To Know About Tylenol Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Woman Using Laptop Holds Wrist in Pain

How to Use PainBloc24

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Female health care provider holding an orange medicine container while explaining the prescription to a male patient.

Indocin (Indomethacin) Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Hispanic man examining prescription bottle in kitchen

Celebrex (Celecoxib) Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

A woman lays, her knee close to the camera. Five acupuncture needles are in her knee

Can Acupuncture Help Arthritis?

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Chinese man taking medication

Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Pain Medication for Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

What You Can Do to Manage Arthritis Pain

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Woman applying mud to shoulder

Is Mud Bath Therapy Effective for Arthritis?

By Carol Eustice

illustration of prescription pills

Prescribing Guidelines for Opioids - Should Arthritis Patients Be Worried?

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Magnet therapy.

What Is the Effectiveness of Magnet Therapy for Arthritis?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

How to Choose an Effective NSAID

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

The 3 Best Paraffin Baths

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Woman pouring pills

What You Should Know About NSAIDs for Arthritis

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Tylenol tablets on a table

The Most Effective Tylenol for Your Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Man talking to pharmacist.

Taking 2 Different NSAIDs for Arthritis Is an Unsafe Practice

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Doctor with older patient

Here Are 5 Tips That Will Help You Get Relief From Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Feet in a vibrating foot massager. Electric massage bath. Foot bath before a pedicure

How Foot Spas Can Help Relieve Your Aches and Pains

By Carol Eustice

Sharper Image foot warmers

The 5 Best Foot Warmers for People With Arthritis of 2021

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Person using cold compress

Hot or Cold Gel Packs for Pain and Inflammation Relief

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

physical therapist working with a woman's knee

A Comprehensive Treatment Plan Includes Physical Therapy

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Woman reading on couch with blanket

How You Can Bring Intense Symptoms of Arthritis Flares Under Control

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

prescription bottles

Which Analgesics Provide the Most Relief for Arthritis?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Bottle of acetaminophen

All About Acetaminophen

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Doctor giving patient pills

Can You Take Tylenol With an NSAID?

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

Close up of senior's hands taking pill from pill organizer

Can Low-Dose Aspirin Be Taken With Ibuprofen?

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD

Extra Strength Tylenol

Proper Use of Extra Strength Tylenol

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Young lady holding her chest with a doctor

Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors When You Have Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Man taking a pill.

Should Pain Medication Be Taken on a Schedule?

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

The "Why" Behind Your Muscle Pain

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Woman applying cream to hands, close-up

The 7 Best Arthritis Creams of 2021

Fact checked by Ashley Hall