How to Treat a Sore Knee?
As mentioned above, there are numerous reasons for sore knee pain. If you experience minor knee pain causes, here are some ways to treat it. • Stop – Stop the activity that is causing the knee pain. Place a pillow below your knee and give it adequate rest. • Ice Pack – Apply an ice pack to the knee, several times a day. Ice will definitely help in reducing the soreness in the knee. If you have a sprained knee, ice will work wonders for you. • Knee Wrap – Use a knee wrap around your knee. It will provide compression and support to your knee and protect it from getting hurt further. • Elevation – Keep your leg at an elevation to reduce the swelling around the knee. • Activity – Increase your activities slowly so that you do not put any pressure on your knee, once it has recovered. • Footwear – If you are a sports-person, replace your shoes often so that you do not hurt your knee due to improper shoes. • Protection – As mentioned above, you will have to use a compression knee wrap. But if
