Knee pain is not uncommon in older people. The incidence of knee pain in middle aged and elderly people is primarily due to aging and degenerative joint conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis. Both these conditions if left untreated can lead to severe and chronic knee pain.

At times younger people also fall prey to knee pain. This is very true for athletic and physically active people who are heavily engaged in sports. Knee and joint injuries become a part and parcel of their life. Excess weight can also increase the overall load on your knees and this can lead to knee pain. Mild knee pains can be easily remedied at home with these following tips.

Effective Home Remedies For Knee Pain

Hot And Cold Packs

If you have pulled a muscle in your knee or have sprained your knee, then application of hot and cold packs gives a lot of relief from the pain. Use ice packs to reduce swelling and inflammation if any, followed by a hot water bottle. This should reduce the swelling and lessen the discomfort. Try to keep your knee as static as you can.

Eucalyptus Oil

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Hot eucalyptus oil is a grandma’s recipe for knee pain. In fact, most modern day topical ointments for joint pain come infused with eucalyptus oil. If you have pure eucalyptus oil, warm some and apply it on the affected area. It will immediately give heat to the affected area and help to numb the pain.

Poultice

Application of a hot poultice will give some relief from the knee pain. In the poultice, make a solution of turmeric, clarified butter, wheat and milk. Heat the solution and spread it on a gauze. Now apply this gauze on the affected knee and bandage it. The poultice also heals minor scrapes and cuts on the knee if any.

Avoid Stress To The Knee

Any sprain or muscle pull to the knee requires rest. Make sure you rest the knee as much as possible. Avoid lifting or bending. However, some amount of normal motion like slow walking is essential for the joint or sprain to heal.

Get Rid Of Flab

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If flab is putting you down and giving you knee trouble, you need to shed the extra weight. Engage in low impact aerobics or cardio like a brisk walk or slow jogging which will help you to lose the excess weight.

Fenugreek Seeds And Mustard Oil

Grind some fenugreek seeds in a blender and dissolve this paste in hot mustard oil. Now apply this concoction to your knee. This helps to enhance blood circulation and lubrication to the affected area of the knee and promotes healing.

Drink Fluids

Drink plenty of water and nourishing soups to stay hydrated. Adequate fluid consumption ensures that your joints remain well lubricated and supple.

Eat Calcium

Calcium is an important component of bone and is needed for optimal joint health. Make sure you complete your daily quota of calcium either through a rich diet of dairy products like milk, cheese and curd or through a calcium supplement. This will prevent the incidence of arthritis and osteoporosis in later life.

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