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Home Remedies to Cure Knee Joint Pain
Many people complain about experiencing knee pain after doing some rigorous activities like squatting, running, jumping ropes, or any physical activity. In older adults, the pain may occur while performing daily activities like walking or climbing stairs. In some cases, it may be due to arthritis. Whatever the reason, when you are moving your knees, a lot of pressure is put on your joints.
Experiencing joint pain at a young age means your bones and joints are weaker, or you may have sustained an injury, leading to pain. Knee doctors suggest that the best way to prevent knee problems altogether is to strengthen the knees with proper exercise and diet. However, problems may arise in one way or another. While there are numerous medical interventions to treat knee joint pain, experts recommend using home remedies as much as possible for the better health of your knee.
This post is dedicated to all those who experience knee pain once a while or are struggling with it for some time now. We have made sure to put in all the necessary information regarding knee joint pain relief so that you can take an informed approach towards your condition. Let’s get started.
Home Remedies to Cure Knee Joint Pain After Jumping Up and Down
Many physiotherapists and knee surgeons prescribe home remedies to patients suffering from knee joint pain before suggesting medical interventions like therapy and surgery. You may jump up and down in a day for many reasons. It can be a part of your daily exercise, or you may have to jump up and down for reasons like avoiding an accident, it can be a part of your job, or you play certain sports that require you to jump up and down, etc.
Whatever the case, you may feel the pain immediately or after some time. The pain can affect your lifestyle and ultimately influence your quality of life. The good news is that there are some home remedies for knee joint pain treatment that can come in handy in such situations.
Please Note: If you are experiencing only general pain, then you can go with these remedies. But, if the pain is caused due to trauma or injury or a chronic disease like arthritis, doctor’s consent is required.
RICE Therapy
Physiotherapists recommend patients use the RICE method to manage their knee joint problems. The method involves:
- Rest:Rest is important if you have injured your knee jumping and down. It is best to avoid any other demanding activity once you experience pain in the joints. The goal is to avoid putting any pressure on the knee joints.
- Ice: Ice therapy is one of the best ways to treat knee pain. Simply apply an ice pack on the affected knee for at least 20 minutes. Do this several times a day until you feel relief. The coldness prevents further swelling of the injured tissues surrounding the knee joint. And if there is internal bleeding, it stops that too.
- Compress: Compression holds your knee to the size and shapes it is supposed to be, encouraging the circulation of blood to the injured tissues. This prevents swelling and relieves pain. There are elastic bandages available at drug stores, or you can purchase a knee brace from any sports outlet. It keeps your knee joint intact, allowing for faster recovery.
- Elevate: The last process in the RICE method is elevation. You will have to elevate your injured leg above the level of your heart. Simply lie on your bed and put a pillow beneath your injured knee. Keeping your knee elevated reduces swelling and keeps the blood flow intact in your knees.
Apart from these treatments, you can consider massaging the injured area, apply heat, or take over-the-counter pain medications to reduce swelling and alleviate pain.
When to See a Doctor?
- The pain persists for a longer duration
- You have difficulty in performing your daily tasks
- You can’t move your knee
- The knee has red streaks or is completely red from theinjured area
K-Laser Therapy for Knee Joint Pain
At Pain Therapy Medical Care, we offer K-Laser therapy to help treat knee joint pain. We use a device called K-Laser, that comes with four wavelength settings. Each wavelength has its specific use based on the injury.
The light energy passes through the skin and into the torn or damaged tissues to stimulate the body’s natural regenerative process. It is also known as cold laser therapy as the laser is not hot as compared to other laser treatments. It can help you reduce spasms, swelling, stiffness, and pain.