Never apply heat or cold to sore or sensitive skin. Ask your VA healthcare provider about physical and occupational therapies. Ask about special devices. Splints or other devices can support or rest weak joints. Talk to your VA primary care provider about medications.
Drug treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis.
Ask if surgery is an option. More severe cases of arthritis may require surgery. If need be, surgeons can remove debris, realign bones or replace entire joints. Total hip and knee replacements often increase mobility and provide dramatic relief.