Health Tip: Don't Let Minor Knee Pain Slow You Down
April 9, 2009, 10:55 AM ET
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April 10 -- (HealthDay News) -- Knees can become painful for many reasons, including injury or arthritis. While knee pain that keeps you from walking should be evaluated by a doctor, minor knee pain shouldn't keep you off your feet.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to soothe minor knee pain:
Take it easy on your sore knee. Keep your weight off it, and avoid straining it.Ice the knee frequently. On the first day, apply ice for 15 minutes every hour. After the first day, ice it at least four times throughout the day.Elevate the knee; try sleeping with your knees propped up on a pillow, or with a pillow placed between your knees.Wear a brace or bandage on the knee.Take an over-the-counter medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help ease pain and swelling.