Home > Arthritis > How to treat arthritis Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Jun 23, 2008 by TSculco, Views: 3336 How to treat arthritis. Conservative treatment of arthritis includes weight loss, exercise, anti inflammatory medications and cortisone injections. If these measures fail, and there is continued break down of the mechanics of the joint, surgery is the next treatment option.