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Home Remedies for Knee Pain

Amateur athletes as well as others who may or may not engage in regular physical activity are familiar with muscle strains, sprains, soreness and other injuries. For those familiar with physical injuries, knee pain is nothing new. Unlike more serious conditions, knee pain is something that can be treated quickly and easily at home.

  1. Function

    • Rest, ice, compression and elevation, otherwise known as Rice treatment can be just as useful for knee pain as it is with other injuries.

    Benefits

    • Regular exercise can strengthen leg muscles and help someone to experience knee pain less often.

    Considerations

    • Stretch before engaging in regular exercise. It helps to make a person less prone to injuring their knees.

    Prevention

    • Replacing a pair of shoes that may be worn out can make a person more comfortable and less prone to knee pain.

    Potential

    • Rubbing an over the counter liniment or lotion into the knees helps to reduce pain.

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