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MassageIn this pain-relief approach, a massage therapist will lightly stroke and/or knead the painful muscle. TENS seems to work by blocking pain messages to the brain and by modifying pain perception. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation A small TENS device that directs mild electric pulses to nerve endings that lie beneath the skin in the painful area may relieve some arthritis pain. Your physician or physical therapist can make arthritis joint pain recommendations. Joint ProtectionUsing a splint or a brace to allow joints to rest and protect them from injury can be helpful. Heat and coldThe decision to use either heat or cold for arthritis pain depends on the type of arthritis and should be discussed with your doctor or physical therapist.