Methods of Controlling Your Knee Pain Problem – Some Helpful Information

June 1, 2009 - PRLog -- With the many demands placed on you today, and the fact that many of us live fast paced lives, it is understandable why knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints people have when they visit with their physician. The knee pain can range from being mild to excruciating, as a result of having different knee ailments. As a result of this knee pain, millions of people seek pain relief in one form or another.

Knee pain severity varies among people, and as a result, you may require a unique treatment method tailored to your personal needs. Some people may simply need to rest their knee to find knee pain relief, while others may only find knee pain relief with the use of a knee brace before or after having surgery.

There are many types of knee disorders and knee injuries that cause severe pain.

For example, if you are an athlete, you may have severe knee pain resulting from tears of the ligaments, muscles, or cartilage at the knee joint. Those people that are more active are inherently more at risk of a sports-related knee injury. In the case of a torn ligament (such as your ACL) your physician may look for you to obtain a knee brace to help provide meaningful, or they may recommend surgery in order to receive knee pain relief. In some cases, your physician may require the use of both surgery and a knee brace to achieve knee pain relief long term.

Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain:

Physical therapy and the use of medicines can help you manage the pain caused by osteoarthritis. Physical therapy is a special exercise program done with the help of a trained therapist, who helps you regain movement and flexibility of your knee, in the effort to reduce painful symptoms. Balance and stability may improve when the muscles around the knee are exercised and strengthened. It can be reasonably assumed that you will need physical therapy if you undergo knee surgery.

Moreover, your physician may tell you to use pain-relieving creams or sprays that you can apply to your skin around your knee, to achieve some pain relief. In addition, your physician may recommend that you take oral medications, such as acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) or prescription medications to help relieve the pain.

Pain Relief for Overuse Knee Injuries:

Overuse of the knee joint can cause people to search for knee pain relief options. Minor insults to your knees, can worsen over time and become a more involved problem. As people grow older, muscle strains and inflammation from tendonitis can worsen. If you have suffered a tear, sprain, or strain, the injury must be treated with care and allowed to heal over time. In the past, people have used heating pads or ice to help relieve knee pain. In addition, the use of a well designed knee brace can help reduce pain, while also providing meaningful support.

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