Dr. MANOJ KUMAR KHEMANI
(Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon)

What is The Best Way to Treat Knee Pain?

“What is the best way to treat knee pain?” The best way is to, of course, find a good orthopedic doctor and get professionally treated.

There are various reasons why your knee could be hurting. Maybe you tripped, fell and injured yourself; maybe you have any medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis; maybe it has to do something with your overall health. The course of treatment depends on the reason why your knee is paining in the first place. Without visiting an orthopedic doctor and without taking the needed screening tests, it’s not possible to effectively treat your knee pain.

But that said –if the pain is only mild, isn’t recurring, and the condition isn’t severe or critical – you can certainly try home remedies.

Basic Steps to Treat Knee Pain

For the starters, to manage pain, you can opt for OTC medication. Let your pharmacist know if you take any other medicine.

Resting is the best option here. Rest your knee; allow it some time to recuperate. As long as the pain and discomfort exist, you should avoid putting physical strain on the knee or you would risk making the condition worse.

Keep your knee in an elevated position.

Apply ice; this would help if there’s any swelling.

Wear comprehensive bandage, which will help with blood circulation.

As your knee starts getting better, do some basic knee exercises to regain and improve its motion and flexibility.

Short-Term Relief vs. Long-term Relief

These basic steps will help ease any mild knee pain, bringing your life back of the track. However, such relief may also only last for the short-term. For example, if you have arthritis, which is a progressive disorder, the pain may return – and its severity may get worse over time.

Similarly, if you’re overweight and/or live a sedentary lifestyle, your bones and joints will likely be weak and poorly conditioned. In such cases, knee pain and other orthopedic problems can be recurring.

So, while home remedies may help you get relief, the solution could be short-lived. As mentioned earlier, there are many reasons why your knee could be hurting – and most of these solutions demand a long-term solution. This is why seeking professional help is not always optional. If anything, delaying in seeing a doctor could further deteriorate your condition. Early intervention with an effective course of treatment can make a big difference in fixing your knee problems and delivering lasting relief.

Make an Informed Decision

In the end, get aware of your orthopedic health – and the knees’ condition in particular – and then make an informed decision. In any case, even with all the home remedies, it’s always recommended to visit the best doctor for knee pain in Kolkata – or in whichever city you live – and get proper treatment from a qualified professional. Don’t take your bone and joint-related problems lightly and reluctantly. If left unchecked, it could unfavorably affect your whole lifestyle.

Recommended Read:

Your Knees Are Getting Weaker (And It’s a Big Problem)

How to Build Strong Knees?

 

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