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Pain relief from arthritis can be achieved through over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium
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, as well as through managing weight
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, exercising
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, using hot and cold therapy
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, and acupuncture.
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Summary
Over-the-counter pain medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) can help relieve occasional pain triggered by activity your muscles and joints aren't used to — such as gardening after a winter indoors.
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Effective pain management is an important part of treating arthritis and can improve quality of life for patients with arthritis. There are multiple ways for adults with arthritis to reduce…
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Pain Relief Solutions. Learn about pain relief strategies for arthritis , including scientifically-backed methods to try and which to possibly avoid. “The most effective currently available treatments [for osteoarthritis] are not…
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Nonsurgical Treatments for Hip Arthritis Activity modifications may help reduce painful flare-ups. Avoid activities that aggravate hip arthritis , such as running, jumping and other high-impact exercises. Lifestyle modifications, such as…
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Commonly used arthritis medications include: NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Examples include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stronger NSAIDs can…
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