Regardless of your age, activity level, or daily habits, you need your knees to function well and to live your days as you’d like to. But when pain arises—whether it’s due to a traumatic injury like a strain or sprain, a condition that’s been slowly progressing like knee osteoarthritis (OA), or some other cause—it will immediately interfere with your ability to accomplish these everyday markers that are essential for your wellbeing. In essence, knee pain can get in the way of allowing you to be you.
Nobody wants to live with a “bad knee” for any extended period of time, especially athletes who are trying to return to the field or court as quickly as possible. The longer the time spent with a knee that’s not 100%, the further away these individuals are likely to move from the usual activities and encounters that make up their days.
So it should go without saying that when knee pain does develop, the primary goal is nearly always to find ways to relieve it in a quick and efficient manner. While many knee conditions require the care of a medical professional to diagnose and treat, there are a number of steps you can take on your own at home to help you experience an immediate pain reduction. Below are some of the best home remedies to address your knee pain. Be sure to talk with your doctor if you have any questions and before attempting anything you’re unfamiliar with:
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