How To Treat Knee Pains Naturally: 4 Ways To Treat Knee Pains At Home

DR. APPIAH

1 Apr, 2021

Knee pain is a very common complaint that affects people of all ages. The reason is that carrying a lot of weight on them, knee joints have to work a lot. Walking, running, kneeling and stair schlepping are the activities that we perform several times a day that can be problematic if your knee joints are not strong enough to bear the weight.

20% of us have experienced knee pain in the past three months. The most common reasons can be injuries or osteoarthritis which gets more common as you age.

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How To Treat Knee Pains At Home

Here are 4 simple methods that can help you ease your knee pain:

1. Ice

how to treat knee pain - Ice compression

Frozen peas are a great solution to knee swelling or knee pain. Whether the pain that you are experiencing is due to a knee injury or arthritis; you can ease it by molding ice around your joints for 20 minutes. This helps bring down the inflammation; the main reason behind pain and swelling.

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2. Smart Exercise

Too much weight and exercise can be harmful if your knees are not in a good condition; however, some light exercises are necessary even if you are having pain in your knees. These exercises help build up the muscles that support knee joints.

When it comes to exercise, you have to choose very smartly as some exercises can be helpful in this case while others can create even more problems. Walking, cycling, and closed kinematic chain exercises (the exercises where the foot stays planted, for example on an elliptical trainer) are very beneficial and keep the knees working.

However, you should totally avoid running and doing full leg extension exercises with a resistance machine. These can make the condition even worse.

How to treat knee pains - smart exercise

3. Healing Foods

There are a lot of foods that can help you with knee pain; they go straight to your knees and heal the pain. According to one study, drinking one percent of fat-free milk helped women put brakes on knee osteoarthritis. Another study shows that people who eat food containing vitamin C are less likely to suffer from osteoarthritis as compared to those who do not. Try drinking fat-free milk and eating foods rich in vitamin C.

4. Weight Loss

Being overweight is also sometimes the reason behind knee pain. This is because knees have to carry a lot of weight on them which can cause wear and tear. Every pound that you lose feels like 5 lesser pounds on the knee. Exercise and a healthy diet are the best way to lose weight.

According to one study, if you combine both to lose weight, not only you’ll achieve a fit body, but your knee pain will also be relieved and the function will be restored. Use the 4 methods above for knee pains: do it continuously till you are fully fit.

Keep reading to learn more about home remedies to treat Knee Pains Naturally.

Natural Remedies For Knee Pains

There are several natural remedies that can help alleviate knee pain. Here are some recipes that you can try:

1. Turmeric Tea

Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce knee pain. To make turmeric tea, boil 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric powder in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture and add honey and lemon juice to taste. Drink this tea once or twice a day.

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2. Ginger and Honey

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve knee pain. To make ginger and honey, grate 1-2 inches of ginger and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey. Eat this mixture twice a day.

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3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. To use apple cider vinegar for knee pain, mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. Soak a towel in the mixture and apply it to your knee for 15-20 minutes.

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4. Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom salt contains magnesium sulfate, which can help reduce inflammation and alleviate knee pain. To take an Epsom salt bath, fill your bathtub with warm water and add 2 cups of Epsom salt. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes.

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5. Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which can help reduce knee pain by blocking pain signals. To use cayenne pepper for knee pain, mix 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your knee and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.

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DR. APPIAH

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