Living With Osteoarthritis

Learn and incorporate strategies that can help you better cope with your osteoarthritis symptoms and alleviate daily challenges. Show your condition who's boss.

Doctor explaining x-ray report to patient

Osteoarthritis Complications: Sleep Disruption, Depression, Anxiety, Disability, More

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

woman's hands - one holding the other in pain at a desk

Natural Osteoarthritis Pain Relief Remedies

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Seniors weight training

Weight Training With Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Tamar Brionez, MD

Woman having shoulder pain consultation with doctor

Can You Have Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Osteoarthritis Knee ( OA Knee ). Film x-ray both knee ( front view ) show narrow joint space ( joint cartilage loss ) , osteophyte , subchondral sclerosis

Subchondral Sclerosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Instructor helping mature woman on the Pilates reformer

Benefits of Pilates for Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Patient receiving low level laser treatment

Laser Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Tiger Balm: Uses, Formulations, and Precautions

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Exercise can help prevent muscle atrophy.

Muscle Atrophy Types and Causes

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Senior man and woman in a pool holding each other

Managing Osteoarthritis With Diet and Exercise

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

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What Is Icy Hot and How Does It Work?

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

Senior woman vacuums

Great Vacuum Cleaners for Arthritis Patients

By Carol Eustice

JointFlex and Osteoarthritis Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

senior woman exercising in swimming pool

Water Exercise for Osteoarthritis Patients

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Senior woman suffering from pain in knees at home. Holding her knee and massaging with hands, feeling exhausted, sitting on sofa in living room. Close-up. Medications and pills on table

Using the Flector Diclofenac Patch for Knee Pain

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Senior African American man rubbing his shoulder

Ten Ways to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

An older woman working out at the gym

Gym Safety for Patients With Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD

Smiling woman on exercise bike

Bicycling as Exercise for People With Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Woman applying pain patch.

Salonpas Is an Over-the-Counter Topical Pain Patch

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Woman Applying Lotion to Hands

Topical Creams for Arthritis Pain Relief

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

Woman rubbing her neck

Neck Osteoarthritis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Physical therapist working on a man's osteoarthritis.

The Prognosis for Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis

How Knee Braces Can Help Painful Knee Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

A woman eating on cabin balcony

How Dietary Changes May Affect Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

senior man looking at medications

How Potassium Levels Are Affected by Arthritis Medications

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Woman receiving physical therapy for osteoarthritis

Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis Pain

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH