How Do You Reduce Knee Pain From A Torn Cartilage?
Your knee cartilage acts as a shock absorber between your shin and thighbones. Your knee cartilage, or the meniscus, is prone to injuries because you use your knees so much. A torn cartilage may be caused by twisting your knee or by degenerative changes in the cartilage. If you play contact sports, you may be prone to a torn cartilage. It may even occur when you kneel down. Your pain may be on either side of your knee and your knee may be swollen with limited movement. Take steps to reduce knee pain from a torn cartilage. See your doctor and have your knee evaluated. He will visually inspect your knee and test your range of motion. You may be sent for X-rays or other imaging tests such as an MRI. Your doctor may refer you to an orthopedic doctor, who specializes in conditions of the bones, cartilage and joints. Ice your knee. Apply an ice bag for 15 minutes every hour. After 24 hours, apply it four times per day. Ice will reduce inflammation and reduce your pain. Do not apply ice direc
