Believe or not, but exercise is actually a great way to relieve arthritis pain. I have had arthritis myself for over 10 years (since I was in my early 20's) and taking a moderate hike or swiming (the best exercise for arthritis) really does help. I tend to know my limit. You don't want to over do it and then be in pain for days, but moderate exercise actually makes my pain lesson in a few days time when I'm consistant at including it in my schedule.

Yoga is another great exercise, because it can get to those muscles in the sholders and back area that other moderate exercises do not. I have found it to be extremely helpful for those areas walking just doesn't help with.

This is a great way to manage the pain rather than covering it up with medication.

Hope this helps.
Source(s):
http://www.arthritis.org/exercise-regularly.php

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Asprin or Advil.
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As stated above, care for arthritis is dependent upon the type, Osteoarthritis (joint overusage), or Rheumatoid Arthritis (auto immune disease). Drugs commonly used to help with the pain and inflammation associated with Arthritis are NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), however taking these may potentially yield other problems by blocking the important cox-1 enzyme.

As an alternative method, many people have had success in living with Arthritis by incorporating a low impact exercise routine, (swimming is fantastic), along with the combination of supplements such as chondroitin, glucosamine, msm (Methylsulfonylmethane), and believe it or not pineapple juice! (which contains "bromelain," a natural anti-inflammatory)

Hope this helps a little!
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