4. Medication
This is the most obvious way people use to ease arthritis pain. This is because it is usually effective in reducing inflammation which is the main cause of the pain. There are various types of pain relievers offered both over the counter and under prescription. The most common are anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Even though effective for easing arthritis pain, it is not recommended to take them in high doses or as a long-term pain relief solution. Therefore, you just need to take them as per the doctor’s instructions and also only when needed.
Topical creams, ointments, and gels are also arthritis pain relievers. The application is to rub the topical NSAIDs (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) onto the painful joint area. Applying a little pressure when rubbing, until you feel the heat sensation is the most effective way of getting results. These are considered better than the oral NSAIDs as they don’t cause any gastrointestinal side effects.