Woman's left knee pain

Since women have poorer physical constitutions and most of them do not like to exercise, they are more likely to have physical problems than men. For example, the incidence of knee pain in women is much higher than that in men. In order to prevent the occurrence of this symptom, women must not lie still. They can also relieve symptoms by exercising their knees, resting, applying ice and lifting their legs, using cold and hot compresses properly, and rubbing their knees with pain-relieving lotion.

1. Don’t lie still

If someone thinks that lying still and resting is the best protection for the knee joints, they are wrong. In fact, this will make the muscles less developed, fail to protect the bones and joints, and aggravate knee pain. Therefore, people with knee pain should also exercise regularly and adopt a gentle exercise method that will not cause damage to the knee joint, such as swimming, walking, etc.

2. Exercise your knees

The only things holding the knee in place are muscles and ligaments. It is important to build muscle because muscles are important support structures. If your muscles are flabby and weak, you may be in trouble with your knees. Therefore, even if you have knee pain, you still need to do some exercise. The stronger the muscles, the stronger the joints are and the better they can withstand stress (such as the stress on the knees when walking or climbing stairs). The following exercises are not difficult to do and are not as uncomfortable as knee pain.

3. Rest, ice and leg lifts

When knee pain is caused by a minor injury or osteoarthritis, these methods can be used to relieve it: give the knee joint sufficient rest; apply ice to the knee joint to reduce swelling; and elevate the leg to a higher position.

4. Use cold and hot compresses reasonably

Applying cold compresses can reduce swelling and relieve pain within 48 to 72 hours after a knee injury. If you are at home, you can put ice cubes or frozen vegetables in a plastic bag, then wrap the ice pack in a towel and apply it to the affected area, 3 to 4 times a day, each time for 15 to 20 minutes. After 72 hours, you can take a hot bath or apply a hot towel to the affected area, 3 to 4 times a day, each time for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Rub your knees with pain-relieving lotion

Some lotions can generate heat, which can relieve symptoms and make you more comfortable. Sometimes, after rubbing, covering it with a layer of plastic wrap and wrapping it can make the rub more effective in terms of heat. But be careful not to cause skin burns or allergies. But in terms of therapeutic effects, these lotions have little healing power.

6. Exercise more

Performing targeted strength training can strengthen your muscles, and strong muscles provide better support and protection for the knee joint. If you're not sure which exercises to choose, consult your doctor or a professional physical therapist. In addition, stretching exercises can also achieve the same purpose, such as Tai Chi, yoga, etc. These exercises not only relieve stiff muscles but also improve the body's balance. High-intensity exercise can aggravate knee pain, so you should avoid exercises that increase the pressure on the knee joints, such as repeated squats, climbing stairs, long walks, lifting heavy objects, climbing mountains, and squats.