Global Arthralgia Management Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Global Arthralgia Management Market Outlook

The global arthralgia management market size was valued at USD 6.55 billion in 2024, driven by the emphasis on developing effective treatments to lower down arthritis cases across the globe. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period of 2025-2034, with the values likely to rise from USD 7.14 billion in 2025 to USD 14.34 billion by 2034.

Arthralgia Management: Introduction

Arthralgia refers to pain and discomfort in one or multiple joints. It is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying disease called arthritis. Arthritis causes joint inflammation, which in turn, can lead to joint pain and stiffness. Common areas of pain include hands, arms, shoulders, back, feet, knees, pelvis, and hip bones. Arthralgia can affect one’s ability to perform day to day activities and may interfere with the sleep cycle as well.

Arthralgia treatment constitutes pain relievers in the form of ointments or drugs, surgery and therapies like exercise, joint mobilization, acupuncture, and dietary supplements.

Global Arthralgia Management Market Analysis

Musculoskeletal symptoms like myalgia, arthralgia, backache, and generalized body ache are not commonly associated with coronavirus-related diseases like pneumonia, however, around 30% of the patients hospitalized with the coronavirus reported a musculoskeletal issue. Arthralgia was one of the most severely painful symptoms that coincided with other respiratory issues. Therefore, there has been a significant arthralgia management market growth during the historical period, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chronic pain is the key characteristic of arthralgia. Mild pain relievers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids are some of the most common treatments available. However, to combat more severe and persistent pains, researchers have been working on new technologies as well. For instance, nanotechnology-based drugs have shown positive results in pain control with limited side effects. Some nanotechnology-based tools can also help in accurate pain measurement, which can help with diagnostics and improve the efficiency of different treatments.

With a deeper understanding of pain inducing electric signals in the nervous system, there are new devices that work with a neuromodulation approach. Such devices include peripheral and spinal stimulators that treat complex pain syndromes by sending electrical impulses to reverse pathologic neural processes. Clinical evidence also supports the treatment. As we progress further into the future, new technologies are set to enter the market. This indicates that arthralgia management market value is likely to grow significantly in the coming years.

Global Arthralgia Management Market Segmentation

Market Breakup by Drug Class 

• Drug

• NSAIDs

• Corticosteroids

• Hyaluronic Acid Injection

• Other Drugs

Market Breakup by Treatment

• Knee and Ankle Pain

• Hip Pain

• Shoulder and Elbow Pain

• Others

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Hospital Pharmacies

• Retail Pharmacies

• Online Pharmacies

Market Breakup by Region

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East and Africa

Global Arthralgia Management Market Overview

With increasing rates of obesity and injury, arthritis cases are expected to rise globally. The prevalence of obesity among adults in the American region (north, central, and south) is predicted to reach around 47% to 49% by 2035 , affecting nearly half of the population. Similar trend is followed by the European region, where obesity is predicted to affect 35% of the women and 39% of the men . As obesity is a major cause of osteoarthritis, the demand for arthralgia management is expected to grow in the American and European region during the forecast period.

Arthritis is one of the most common diseases associated with an aging population. As the Asian region accounts for most of the world’s geriatric population, the arthralgia management market share is anticipated to observe an exponential growth in this territory as well, converse to the North America holding a big market share in the historical period.

Global Arthralgia Management Market: Competitor Landscape

The key features of the market report include patent analysis, grants analysis, clinical trials analysis, funding and investment analysis, partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading key players. The major companies in the market are as follows:

• Sanofi

• AstraZeneca

• Johnson & Johnson

• GlaxoSmithKline PLC (UK)

• Bayer AG

• Abbott

• Pfizer, Inc.

• Mylan N.V

• Teva Pharmaceuticals

• Novartis AG

Key Highlights of the Report