7 Ways to Help Eliminate Knee and Joint Pain Naturally

7. Use The RICE Method

RICE is an acronym for a series of actions that can help to both manage pain and reduce the inflammation that causes pain. It’s commonly recommended for strains and sprains, but can also help people with chronic conditions like arthritis.

RICE stands for:

  • Rest
  • Ice
  • Compression
  • Elevation

When you have an episode of knee or joint pain, no matter the cause, it is important to rest the area. Avoid using the painful joint for awhile and keep the affected area elevated above your heart as much as possible. This prevents fluid from building up and causing more swelling.

A couple of times a day, apply a cold compress. This can bring down inflammation and numb pain. A compression bandage prevents the swelling from coming back, but it can be a fine line between not tight enough and too tight.

You want to experience a certain amount of compression in the area, but not so much as to cut off circulation.

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