The joints of a person's joints are subjected to very heavy loads during their lifetime, and even more so in people who do hard physical work and intensive sports.
Not to mention that the pain itself is very unpleasant. To prevent knee pain from progressing and becoming an acute problem, you need to see a doctor who will prescribe targeted treatment and the right medication.
Several causes of knee pain
Injury and disease are the two main causes that adversely affect the knee joints. The most common injuries that cause knee joint pain are: meniscal tears, anterior cruciate ligament tears, fractures, etc. Knee pain is also common in certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, as well as in inflammatory conditions such as inflammation of the tendon and the surrounding tissues. Excessive strain on the knee, which can be caused by obesity or high levels of physical activity, is also one of the most common causes of knee pain.
If your knee joint starts to hurt....
Even minor knee pain should not be dismissed out of hand as it is unlikely to go away on its own. As a first aid measure, use ointments that relieve pain and inflammation symptoms. If you do not know which ointment to choose, consult your pharmacist. Oral anti-inflammatory drugs should not be taken on their own, as they can also cause unwanted side effects.
Protect the joint when it hurts by avoiding stress on the knee joints, getting more rest and protecting the joint from the cold.
If the ointment you use helps and the knee pain does not recur, it may not be worth worrying. But if the pain persists, gets worse, or goes away for a while and then comes back again, then go to the doctor.
Treatment of knee pain
Your doctor will prescribe the necessary tests to identify the cause of the pain and choose an effective treatment. It is likely to be short. Surgical intervention may also be needed if the ligaments or meniscus are torn or if conventional treatment does not work. If the joints are badly damaged, the only option will be joint replacement.
The treatment is chosen according to the cause of the pain. Your doctor may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the pain, or suggest special exercises. If the pain is caused by other diseases, those diseases are treated together.
If your knee pain is caused by torn ligaments, a torn meniscus or other injuries, or after surgery, you will need a special knee brace to immobilise the joint, maintain its function and give it the stability it needs. Depending on the situation and the treatment plan, the brace should either keep the leg in one position or be adjustable and have the ability to set the angle of extension and flexion.
If the knee pain is caused by a minor knee injury, such as a sprain or contusion, an elastic knee brace will help to relieve the pain and provide stability to the knee.
Knee problems are much more sensitive to humidity and temperature changes: joints are sore, painful, stinging, swollen, so a neoprene knee brace is the perfect solution to help warm and cushion the knee joint and reduce discomfort.
If knee pain is caused by heavy loads on the feet, for example from standing work, special orthopaedic inserts are worth buying to distribute the loads on the feet and reduce the strain on the knees.
