11/10/2025
There are many ways to manage joint pain and stay active in your daily life.
Check out these helpful tips from our Advanced Practice Providers at OAW to ease discomfort and keep you moving comfortably:
🔺 Modify activities: Adjusting how you perform certain tasks can help reduce joint pain.
🔺 Heat: Loosen stiff joints with heat, especially after sitting for long periods or first thing in the morning.
🔺 Ice: Ice helps reduce inflammation and swelling—perfect after increased activity.
🔺 Anti-inflammatories: Over-the-counter options like ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) can help, as can natural choices like turmeric.
🔺 Topical ointments: Products such as Voltaren gel (diclofenac) or hot/cold rubs can provide targeted relief.
🔺 Injections: OAW offers cortisone injections for joint pain and hyaluronic acid injections for arthritis relief.
🔺 Daily movement: Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, or using an elliptical can reduce stiffness and ease discomfort.