Some home remedies to get relieved from knee pain

The increasing competition and today’s rat-race has made our life, such fast and busy, that we have a less time to think and take care of our body. This negligence sometimes can end up to a terrible consequence. Knee pain is one of them.

The knee is the largest joint in the body. The upper and lower bones of the knee are separated by two discs. The upper leg bone or femur and the lower leg bones or the tibia and fibula are connected by ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Whether the reason is an acute injury or arthritis, knee ache is one of the most common problems now.

But it is not possible, especially in Melbourne, to go through medical check-up every time as the people there, have a little spare time and also because of the high medical expenses. So, home treatments are an alternative way to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Let’s see, some household remedies reduce knee ache.

Identify the type of knee pain

Knee pain in Melbourne is quite common in people of every age. It can be caused for three major reasons.

1. a) For acute injury like a broken bone or torn ligament.
2. b) For severe medical conditions, like arthritis or infections.
3. c) For chronic conditions like osteoarthritis patellar syndromes, tendinitis and bursitis.

Identifying the category of pain helps to do a proper treatment.

Treatment of injury pain

Minor to moderate knee ache can be handled well at home. In case of a knee injury the four things are quite applicable. Rest, ice, compression and elevation.

If you have a got a serious knee wound, take rest and protect the swelled area. Apply ice packs on your wound as it will heal it quickly. Once the pain has decreased, apply heat on it. Wrapping up the sored area with a bandage prevents the swelling. Then elevate your knee by placing a pillow underneath it. A gentle massage relives the pain and encourages blood flow.

Treatment of arthritis pain

Most of the old people suffering knee pain in Melbourne are having arthritis because, in old age, the cartilage of the knee joint begins to deteriorate. Applying heat and cold therapies can tackle this thing.

Losing weight

Obesity affects a lot. The load of additional weight increases the joint pain. Reducing fatness develops your flexibility and prevent your knee from getting damaged further.

Proper diet

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid help in reduction of knee joint ache. Ginger and the extract of willow bark in food also helps reducing the knee pain.

Herbal Balm and meditation

Rubbing herbal ointment and proper relaxation through meditation can also cure knee agony.

Medical advice

Before trying any of these home remedies the guidance of a doctor is needed.