Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen
Corticosteroids, injections to block the inflammation in the joint.
Physical therapy or exercise programs to improve flexibility, build up strength, and maintain muscle tone. Swimming, in particular, is an excellent exercise for arthritis sufferers.
Some types of arthritis may respond to new categories of drugs known as symptom-modifying antirheumatic drugs (SMARDs) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). These are powerful new drugs, which are not appropriate for everyone with arthritis.
Devices such as canes or walkers to make it easier and safer for you to walk.
Lifestyle modifications can also help to reduce the symptoms of arthritis of the hip. These include:
Maintaining a healthy weight (and losing weight, if necessary)
Appropriate pain management
Changing activities to minimize stress on the hip
Exercising to build up strength