I use Wintergreen therapeutic oil for my arthritis, and I can now *almost* go up and down our stairs without holding on. The pain has pretty much completely vanished. Good stuff and not too expensive. I get it from this company:
Young Living.
Prayers for you One Vike!! (and for your wife, too)
I can tell you he is watching the comments because I called him and told him I posted a prayer request.
He was surprised at the outpouring and good will.
He said when he feels a bit better he will check out that Wintergreen therapeutic oil you suggested.