Pharmaceuticals: Physicians normally prescribe steroidal or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), local injections with glucocorticoids, and joint replacement surgery. Most prescription drugs are known to produce side effects with long term, daily usage.

Over-the-counter medications: These include Tylenol, Advil, Motrin.

Life style change: Diet and exercise may help alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Natural dietary supplements: These health products are developed from natural animal, vegetable or mineral resources. Because they do not produce side effects with long term usage, they offer particular value to people at the beginning stages of arthritis development.