PAIN RELIEF


When it comes to relieving knee pain, there are many different treatment options.

For some people, early intervention treatments like the ones below may help restore knee function.

Treatment Options

Medical/Intra-articular Injections

Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can be used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and control pain.

Commonly used medications include but are not limited to aspirin-free pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid and viscosupplementation injections.

Low-impact Exercise

Regular low-impact exercise, including joint and muscle exercises, can improve strength and flexibility.

A common myth is that exercise will “wear out” joints, however, when done properly, low-impact exercise, such as walking or jogging, may actually reduce pain and fatigue and increase movement.

Heat/cold Therapies

The use of heat or cold over joints may provide short-term relief from pain and stiffness.

Cold packs can help reduce inflammation and swelling, and may be useful for flare-ups. Heat can aid in relaxing muscles and increasing circulation.



 

Pain Relief Options

Weight loss helps to ease pain by reducing the amount of stress on the joints. After all, your knees bear a full loads of your weight plus everything you can carry.

According to The Arthritis Foundation, every pound of excess weight applies about four pounds of pressure to your knees.

Physical therapists can work with you to create a personalised exercise program and show you how to use therapeutic heat and massages to potentially reduce pain.

In addition, occupational therapists can introduce you to beneficial devices, such as those used to elevate chair or toilet-seat height.

Different types of braces may help reduce knee pain and improve function and mobility.

A “support” brace supports the entire load on your knee, and an “unloader” supports the weight on only one side of the knee, when only one side of the knee is damaged.

You can protect your knees by using a cane or other walking aid to keep from putting excess stress on them.

Shoe inserts called orthotics are designed to support, align and improve the function of your foot. In turn, they may lessen the pressure on your knees.

Resources

Click below to download our nSTRIDE Patient FAQ Brochure and our nSTRIDE Post-Treatment Guide.

 

FAQ Brochure

Post-Treatment Guide


 

References

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