How to manage Knee Pain in old age
Knee pain is one of the most common problems, with different causes and treatments. If the pain becomes intolerable, then consult with an orthopedic doctor as soon as possible before it’s too late. Here are some helpful information and tips by Dr. Ashwini Gaurav, about Knee pain management in old age.
Symptoms of Knee Pain in Old Age:
The signs and symptoms differ depending on the cause and harshness of knee pain. The pain ranges from a minor ache to severe. A few signs that are frequently observed:
- Swelling in the joints
- Stiffness or pain in moving
- Continuous pain in the joint
- Discomfort leading to limping
- Fever in cases of a knee infection.
- Redness and feeling of warmth to touch
- The problem is straightening or bending the knee.
Tips to Reduce Knee Pain in Old Age:
- Walking and Exercise: Being inactive is the root cause of knee pain in most cases. As the workload lowers with age, elder people tend to stop their physical activity. To balance it, one must start a routine to go for morning/evening walks to keep a check on your body’s energy utilization and keep it fit. A sedentary lifestyle makes knees stiff and hence painful. According to research, you should exercise for 2 to 3 hours every day, concentrating on exercises that strengthen your upper thighs. As one of the most common causes of knee pain, exercising every day might help to improve the knee joints.
- Massage Therapy: Knee joint massage, especially self-massage, can help reduce knee discomfort and tension. It helps in relieving mild pain in the knee. Take some quantity of olive or different massage oil, apply it to your knee and massage it for a while. You will feel the difference. Repeat it at least double a day.
- Maintain Healthy weight: Overweight people are more likely to have knee pain as they age. Because carrying greater weight puts more stress on the joints, it induces knee wear and tears. Having too much weight on your body causes inflammation in your whole body, including your knees. As a result, losing weight may help to ease long-term knee pain, including arthritis pain.
- Medications & Drugs: There are many non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and other drugs that can help with arthritis-related knee discomfort. Some of these must be required a doctor’s prescription. Some medications can be taken at home as well. Like, as open over-the-counter or online with or without any prescription.
- Calcium intake through diet: Add calcium preparations to your diet. Milk is a rich source of calcium so you can add milk products to your everyday intake. It helps you make your bones stronger and helps in getting rid of knee pain or other joint pain.
How to Book An Appointment?
If you face any problem regarding joint pain then you must visit the best orthopedic doctor in Patna. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with Dr. Ashwini Gaurav, call 9386737895 or Click on Book Appointment for online booking.
