How Do You Overcome Knee Joint Pain?
Knee pain is problem for many adults. It can result from a sudden knee injury, inflammation such as bursitis or wear and tear of the knee joint over time as in arthritis. While there are numerous reasons for knee pain, here are some suggestions for easing the stress on your knees and pain relief. Apply ice to your sore knee. You can do this with an ice pack, but a convenient way to ice your knee is to freeze water in a foam coffee cup. Rub this on your knee for ten minutes, four times a day. As the ice melts, peel the cup away. Take ibuprofen, which will reduce both inflammation and swelling. You need a stronger dose than is available in over-the-counter tablets. Most prescription ibuprofen contains at least 800 milligrams of ibuprofen, compared to a 200 milligram tablet available over-the-counter. Compress the sore joint with a knee brace. This will help provide support to the injured joint, helps to correct any twisting, and keeps the muscles around the knee warm. All of this facilit