Knee Pain - Symptoms, Causes and Remedies

Knee pain can be very debilitating, as it is one of the most widely used and complex joints of the human body. The stability of the knee is due to the actual four ligaments, muscles and joints. During normal days, the knees enter various movements, from sitting, walking, rotating and more.

The knees also support weight along with the legs. Because the abuse we put our knees in there can damage the muscles, cartilage or joints itself. Some pain can be alleviated by the use of anti-inflammatory or tablet ointment, worse cases require medical treatment for more effective treatment while some patients may even have knee or knee replacement.

Symptoms

These can vary from person to person and can range from pain to acute pain.

* Discomfort while performing normal daily tasks

* Inflammation of the joints

* Softness around the area

* Instability [knees give way for no reason]

* Lock

* The taste of milling

* Popping

* Hardness

* Knee injury

* Can manifest itself with body aches and back pain

Cause

Traditionally due to old age or injury, in this day and age there are more modern causes for this problem:

* Septic arthritis

* Osteoarthritis

* Arthritis

* Gout

* Rheumatoid arthritis

* Bursitis

* Tendonitis

Moreover, of course all injuries we can protect against sports for example. dislocations, torn ligaments, cartilage injuries and more. Knee injuries or knee conditions can interfere with one's lifestyle; some require surgery while others require extensive rehabilitation therapy.

Home treatment

1] Oil - use coconut or olive oil, warm your body and massage your knees in a circular motion. This will promote better blood flow to the region and ease inflammation that may be present, thereby reducing pain in the area.

2] Herbs - cat claws, devil claws and boswellia have known abilities and nutrients, which help to relieve pain and inflammation.

3] R.I.C.E - Using this method, you can ease the pressure we all have on our knees. [R = break, I = pack of ice, C = compression and E = rise]. This is an easy way to treat your knees if something goes wrong.

4] Diet - obesity can cause endless knee problems and it is recommended that you eat a specific diet and try to return to your ideal weight.

5] Exercise - Avoid stressful workouts on problematic knees, but remember to do some strength exercises to help improve knee strength.

Painful knee problems can also benefit from a balanced diet plan, remember to drink 2 liters of water daily and limit the intake of salt, fat, alcohol and processed sugars or foods.

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