Among the goals of osteoarthritis treatment are improving joint care, controlling pain, and achieving a healthy lifestyle. Some specific treatment options for osteoarthritis include exercise, weight control, pain-relief techniques, and medications. A few examples of exercises that can help treat osteoarthritis include aerobic activities (which keep your lungs and circulation system in shape), neck and back strength exercises (which can help you keep your spine strong and limber), and agility exercises (which can help you maintain daily living skills). In some cases, osteoarthritis may also be treated with surgery.
(Click Osteoarthritis Treatment for the full eMedTV article on this topic. This article provides an in-depth look at each of the osteoarthritis treatment options mentioned above -- and also lists some specific drugs that can be used to treat osteoarthritis pain, as well as alternative treatments that some people may try.)
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