Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include -

• physical and occupational therapy,
• lifestyle changes (including exercise and weight control),
• medications (symptomatic or targeted at the disease process causing the arthritis).
• Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) may be required in eroding forms of arthritis.

Walk away from Arthritis

Walking is good for anyone, especially people with arthritis. It’s an endurance exercise, which means it strengthens your heart, helps your lungs work more efficiently and gives you more stamina so you don't tire as easily. As a weight-bearing exercise (one that puts full weight on your bones), walking helps strengthen bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis (thinning of the bones). This is especially important if you’re taking glucocorticoids for your arthritis, which can weaken bones.