Clinical research shows that learning about osteoarthritis (OA) can help manage symptoms and expectations of treatment. Joint Steps can help you learn the signs of OA, how it’s diagnosed, and how symptoms are treated.

Many people enjoy activities that focus on both mind and body — like meditation, yoga, or tai chi. And for certain patients, some of these activities may help manage OA symptoms. Joint Steps provides introductions to these activities to help you get started.

Staying active can help ease arthritis symptoms, but getting started can be difficult if you suffer from arthritis pain. Research shows activities like flexibility/range of motion, exercise, and strength training can help, and Joint Steps shows you how to take the first steps.

There are several options that your doctor, physical therapist, or occupational therapist may recommend to support your treatment, including things like massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, walking aids, orthotics, or other assistive devices. Joint Steps explains these options.

Excess weight places added stress on the joints of the lower extremities, and that can cause more OA pain. For every pound of weight lost, 4 pounds of stress is removed from the knees. Joint Steps provides practical advice to help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

Over-the-counter and prescription medications can be helpful in managing arthritis symptoms. CELEBREX is 1 prescription option. Joint Steps provides information on additional medications. Talk to your doctor to find out what might be right for you.