Many people are looking for ways to reduce arthritis pain. Arthritis can be a very debilitating disorder.

At the onset this disorder causes more discomfort than pain. The affected joint might be stiff when you wake up in the morning. There will also be a little pain as you first start moving the joint. Once your day advances the pain will go away. But, if you sit for a long period of time and it’s your knee that is affected, when you are going to get up it will give discomfort and slight pain again.

Once it starts bothering you a bit more you might decide to see your doctor. He’ll examine you, ask questions and maybe even sends you for an X-Ray. He might tell you to take some Tylenol or Advil and maybe he will even suggest you see a physical therapist.

Over the counter NSAIDs are not what you really should be taking. I know, it might take the pain away but these meds are not good for your stomach and might cause an ulcer if you take it for any prolonged period of time.

But seeing a physical therapist is a good decision. He/she might suggest a heating pad or an ice pack. People are different, and react differently to specific treatments. For me heating pads have always worked. Other people prefer the ice pack.

The therapist can also show you ways on how to use your joint without causing too much discomfort. Maybe he/she will let you use a knee brace, if it is the knee that bothers you. Physical therapy has different therapies for different conditions. But one thing they will tell you is to keep moving the joint. I don’t mean they want you to go do a marathon……but just keep the joint moving, even while sitting down. I don’t mean continuously but every minute or so move your leg into a different position.

When the pain gets worse the doctor might prescribe Celebrex or Vioxx.  Prescription drugs may have a nasty, sometimes even a dangerous side effect. And yes, I know only a small percentage of people will experience one or more of those side effects.There are better ways to reduce arthritis pain. Why run a risk of experiencing the side effects of Celebrex or Vioxx…or any other prescription drug.

When the pain eventually gets worse the doctor might give you a shot of cortisone. That WILL help the pain for a limited amount of time. Anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

In the worst scenario, when the pain and discomfort are getting too much, the doctor might send you to an orthopedic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for joint replacement. Of course that involves surgery and this always brings risks with it. Blood clots, or an infection. It doesn’t happen very often but the possibility is there.

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