Dear user, I really understand your concern, so I m suggesting some advices that may be helpful for your mother. Heat and massage may increase joint movement and decrease pain. Physical or occupational therapy may be needed. Heat or ice packs may be used for localized relief. Range-of-motion exercises increase the movement of the joint. Careful exercise may also strengthen the muscles around the joint. Yoga and acupuncture have been shown to help relieve pain and stiffness. Joint protection: 1. Don’t overuse a joint. 2. If she works with her hands and have OA of the fingers, she should takes frequent rest periods. This applies to all the other joints as well. Diet: Low-fat, low-cholesterol diet may be suggested. Losing weight may help if she has OA of the knees, hips, or spine. Medications: Your health care provider may recommend that she takes acetaminophen or an anti-inflammatory drug. This should help relieve the pain and stiffness. Special creams also sometimes help joint pain. In cases of severe OA, your health care provider may recommend an injection to the joint or surgery. Remember to take only the medicines prescribed for her. All the best! Dr. Elton Halili MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE