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Knee pain may develop due to a host of reasons; also, the pain may be associated with stiffness, tenderness, swelling and inflammation and reduced range of movement. The following are the commonly occurring causes for knee pain:
Causes for Knee Pain: Causes of Joint Disorders
Measures to Manage Knee Pain Effectively: Managing Joint Disorders Naturally
Other Guidelines to Treat Knee Pain: Tips to Manage Joint Disorders
Avoid excessive stress and strain to the joint. Avoid squatting on the floor, sitting cross legged and exerting too much pressure while ascending or descending stairs.
Walking is recommended, and so is gentle stretching and exercising to preserve the range of movement of the joint.
The free flowing and gentle poses of yoga help manage pain, stiffness and numbness of the knee joint. However, sustained practice is essential.
Hot Epsom salt baths are also advocated. They are beneficial and should be taken at least twice a week for about 3 to 4 months.
In addition, massaging the joint with warm sesame oil is recommended. It lubricates the joint, improves mobility and checks pain and inflammation successfully.
In case of knee pain due to gout, following a purine - free diet (devoid of organ meat, fish, shellfish, mushrooms and alcohol) is advocated. Reduce the intake of legumes and lentils. Also consume lots of water to flush out excessive uric acid.
A great, well researched article. My mother has osteoarthritis, so I will be advising her to take sesame seeds and potato juice (she takes calcium). Really great work, buzzing up :D
How much potato juice and how does drinking potato juice affect diabetics? I have a house of knee pain sufferers including one with OA, another with gout and a child with chronic knee pain who has spina bifida. Thanks for the informative article.
Hi Annette, Potato juice has anti-inflammatory properties and hence helps rheumatoid artheritis. An average sized potato, about 150 gram contains 100 calories and is 80% water, so really not much to worry about. One can consume about juice from 1 kilogram of potatoes each day, though a slightly lesser for diabetics. Plus potato contains about three times potassium found in banana and hence very useful for gout. Hope this helps!!!!
Lots of great information for knee problems!
Very helpful. Thanks for replying!
Excellent article. I know what knee pain can be like. I had a knee replacement done a couple of years ago. Well done on this article. Voted up.
Excellent informative article, thanks. I take glucosamine sulphate supplements for knee pain of unknown cause. I have always had problems with knee pain since i was in school. I will definitely try some of these remedies as I am a keen hill walker and work outdoors so mobility is important to me. Dugg and Tweeted!