Not arthritis- but I use Voltarol cream for a back problem. The Doctor prescribed it to me as Those of us with Heart problems may have trouble with Ibuprofen tablets.

I Use it before I start putting the back starts to go under strain. Don't know if it works as I no longer have back pain.

And doing the Dishes!!!!

The only time hot soapy water and a mans hands should come into contact is when washing the bike down. Unless- you do the dishes while the wife does the gardening.