Ask The Doctors: March 2018

Topical pain relievers can be one part of a multipronged approach to treating osteoarthritis. Some are available without a prescription. They may provide temporarily relief, especially if pain is not too severe. We talk a lot about cartilage in Arthritis Advisor because it is a key player in osteoarthritis. Cartilage is a tough, yet flexible, substance that covers the ends of bones everywhere there is a joint in your body.