Joint Pain

Try an over-the-counter analgesic like naproxen sodium (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, and so on).

For certain kinds of joint discomfort, physical therapy may be beneficial. Exercises can strengthen the muscles that surround joints and increase range of motion. Braces or splints could be necessary in some situations.

Your doctor might advise injecting drugs or other materials straight into your joint in specific circumstances. As examples, consider:

• A corticosteroid medication injected into your knee joint may help lessen the symptoms of an arthritis flare-up and offer temporary pain relief. Not every situation can benefit from these infusions.

• Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a viscous fluid that is injected into the knee to increase mobility and reduce pain. It is comparable to the fluid that lubricates joints naturally. Even though research on this treatment’s efficacy has yielded conflicting results, alleviation with a single or series of shots may endure up to six months.

• Plasma rich in platelets (PRP). Numerous growth factors that are concentrated in PRP seem to lessen inflammation and encourage healing. Although some research has indicated that PRP may help certain patients with osteoarthritis, more research is required.
  
  

Partial or total knee replacement surgery may be explored as a treatment for knee pain.