Totally second what Mrs. D has said.
The Aleeve Liquid gels are really excellent pain relievers.
Same with the Salon Pas patches.
I've had improvement over the years with my health by experimenting with various supplements. Some I especially like include Magnesium, Fish Oil and the B50 tablet.
I have heard recently that becoming dehydrated might increase pain in the joints and back. Therefore, drinking plenty of liquids (esp. water) is worth a try.
If arthritis is a potential issue, you might want to read up on and/or check with your doc about these supplements:
http://arthritis.webmd.com/tc/glucos...topic-overview
Also....make sure you are wearing comfortable and supporting shoes! There's a brand called "Clarke" that I understand is fairly priced and fits this description. Also, the Earth Shoes. I know there are others...
Hope you feeling better soon.