Articles
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
Physical and emotional integration
Will physical activity reduce or increase your arthritis pain? Get tips on exercise and other common concerns when coping with arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain.
Content
Basics
Everyday routines
Exercise
Medications
Physical and emotional health
What to do
What to avoid
Will physical activity reduce or increase your arthritis pain? Get tips on exercise and other common concerns when coping with arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain.
Content
Basics
Everyday routines
Exercise
Medications
Physical and emotional health
What to do
What to avoid
Medications
Many types of medicines are available to relieve arthritis pain. Most are relatively safe, but no medicine is completely free of side effects. Talk with your healthcare professional to create a pain management plan for your specific pain symptoms. A pain management plan aims to reduce pain. It also aims to ease distress, increase mobility and improve quality of life.
