Options for Managing Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain relief treatments are many and varied, including:
- Exercise
- OTC anti-inflammatory medication and/or palliatives
- Prescription anti-inflammatory medication
- Corticosteroids
- Pain blockers
- Joint replacement surgery
The type of treatment that works best for you will be determined by a number of factors, such as:
- Your type of arthritis—osteoarthritis (a degenerative joint disease) or rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease)
- Your age
- Your lifestyle
At Orthopaedic Bone & Joint Specialists, PA, we are committed to restoring joint mobility and function and minimizing pain without relying on narcotics. We will develop a plan to help you manage arthritis pain using the least invasive and most natural methods possible.
ABQ’s Arthritis Pain Relief Specialist
Dr. Altman has dedicated much of his practice researching and practicing age management. We have written several patient education brochures explaining how you can go about managing arthritis pain without pills. To explore possible pain relief treatments for osteo- or rheumatoid arthritis pain, contact Orthopaedic Bone & Joint Specialists, PA to schedule a consultation.