Rheumatologist Questions Arthritis

Do you recommend oil massage for knee pain due to arthritis?

My father has arthritis and he is 72 years old. Would you recommend oil massage to ease his pain?

2 Answers

I would recommend acetaminophen and topical Diclofenac as well as physical therapy and daily exercise
Probably wouldn't hurt. Sometimes diclofenac rubs, xylocaine rubs.