Joint pain & stiffness: Diagnosis & treatment
Evidence-based options for treating joint pain & stiffness — medications, lifestyle, and clinical pathways.
Treatment options
Hormone therapy improves joint symptoms for many women with menopause-related arthralgia. Strength training, omega-3, and weight management also help. Topical NSAIDs (diclofenac gel) are effective and lower systemic risk than oral NSAIDs.
Informational only. Final treatment decisions require a licensed clinician who knows your full medical history.