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Home Remedies For Knee Pain

By Anvi Mehta

Knee pain is a type of joint pain. Knee pain is common in every age group and gender. The main causes for knee pain are injuries, accidents or arthritis. It can also happen due to low calcium content in the bones and excess pressure on the knees. The exterior symptoms of knee pain are swelling, pain and inflexibility.

Knee pain can be very painful at times. You should consult a doctor f it persists for a longer time.

Home Remedies For Knee Pain

There are many ailments for temporary knee pain which occurs sometimes because of stress or injury. Painkillers and pain relief gels or creams can be used for such pains. There are also some household simple remedies for knee pains. These remedies include some exercises, massages and application of natural homemade pain relievers.

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These natural remedies subside knee pain to a great extent. The natural remedies work on the cause of the knee pain and heal it from the root.

Some basic, simple and easy remedies against knee pain that can be tried at home are discussed below:-

1.Yoga - Yoga is the answer for many health problems. Yoga can treat every type of pain and keep the heart and brain healthy. Similarly, yoga is good for knee pain as well. There are some yoga poses that can strengthen the knee muscles. Yoga exercises also increase the flexibility of the knee muscle. Yoga can be very good for persisting pains.

2.Calcium content - Joint pains generally occur due to less calcium content as well. When the calcium content in the bones reduces, bones become weak. Start having a diet which is rich in calcium and other essential nutrients. There are many calcium supplements available which can be used. Milk products, fish and other calcium rich food should be consumed regularly. This is one easy remedy for knee pain or any other joint pain.

3.Oil Massage - Hot Oil massage is an excellent home remedy for knee pain. You can use coconut oil, olive oil or any other massage oil. Regular massage on the knee area which hurts can be useful. Take some oil and warm it. Massage the oil on the affected area for 10-15 minutes. Use circular motions to massage. Oil massages provide instant relief for knee pain.

4.Exercise - Regular exercising is the answer to many health problems. Sometimes knee pain may occur due to overweight or obesity. Regular exercising including some stretching exercises can be beneficial for knee pain. The muscles get stretched and open up. Exercising can include home based workouts like skipping, aerobics and dancing. Exercising reduces the extra weight that the knee could not bear.

5.Other Remedies - There are a few other ailments for knee pain apart from the above few tips for home based remedies on knee pain. These tips include consuming turmeric milk every day. Turmeric has anti inflammatory properties and thus helps to relieve the knee pain. You can also use fenugreek seeds based paste as a pain relief cream for the affected area. Fenugreek seeds have anti inflammatory properties as well. It can give an instant relief from knee pain.

Story first published: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:38 [IST]
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