You may want to consider adding topical pain relievers such as creams, ointments, lotions, patches and rubs to your pain relief arsenal. These over-the-counter products can ease arthritis aches without the potential side effects of pills.
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Joint Preservation vs. Replacement: What Is Your Best Option?
Suffering with joint pain? Find out what treatment options can help you maintain your mobility as you age — from injections to joint replacement surgery.
Will Cracking Your Knuckles Lead to Arthritis?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Orthopaedic surgeon Kim Stearns, MD, answers this question about knuckle-cracking, arthritis and enlarged, unsightly joints.
How Yoga Can Help You Combat the Effects of Osteoarthritis
Managing your pain is possible through the practice of yoga.
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Why Arthritis Can Stress You Out — and Cause Anxiety
Learn how stress can affect your arthritis, and ways you can reduce stress with medicine, regular exercise and by eating certain foods.
Diagnosed With Arthritic Ankles? What You Can Expect From Treatment
If you have ankle arthritis, it’s best to proceed with conservative management first.
Surprising Study Result: Arthritis Drug Does Not Affect the Heart
For a decade, researchers have been concerned about how the arthritis drug celecoxib would affect the heart compared to two other drugs that are commonly prescribed for the condition. A new study shows that these concerns were unwarranted.
The Best Food to Help Relieve Your Joint Pain
You may already be taking medicines — either prescription or over-the-counter — to relieve morning stiffness, inflammation and pain in your joints. But many studies show that certain foods, spices and supplements may help in addition to medicines.
Rare or Common — What Type of Arthritis Do You Have?
Of the more than 100 conditions that fall under the umbrella term “arthritis,” rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the two most common. Learn more.
Will Cortisone Injections Ease My Painful Hip Arthritis?
Get the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Arthritis specialist Scott Burg, MD, answers this question.