Condition guide
Joint Pain
Stiff, painful joints affecting your mobility? Find effective relief for joint pain and stiffness with the right treatments.
Find the right medicineTreatment and relief options
- Ibuprofen or naproxen for inflammation and pain; avoid if ulcers or kidney disease
- Paracetamol for mild joint pain
- Heat for stiffness, ice for acute inflammation
- Gentle exercise to maintain mobility
- Maintain healthy weight to reduce joint stress
See a doctor or pharmacist if…
- Sudden severe joint pain with swelling
- Joint pain with fever or rash
- Joint deformity or inability to use joint
- Severe pain after injury
- Multiple joints affected with morning stiffness >1 hour
Frequently asked questions
Arthritis (osteo or rheumatoid), injury, overuse, or inflammation. Persistent pain needs evaluation.
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Medical disclaimer
This information is general in nature and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what’s right for you.