The tips we recommend below help prevent knee wear. If you already suffer from osteoarthritis, the doctor will be the one to set the treatment regimen, but these ideas can also help relieve pain.

In bed, a cushion between the legs When osteoarthritis already exists, sleeping well becomes an impossible goal because the knees "knock in."

Orthopedic Cushions

In pharmacies, you find orthopedic cushions (or use a small one) that prevent this friction.

Apply cold or heat.

as you notice, Both are convenient, but you have to choose the right one at the moment.

Place your hand on your knee. Is it hot? Do you feel it red? In that case, put some ice wrapped in a cloth to reduce internal swelling. On the contrary.

do you feel it is stiff but it is not hot? Apply heat. Do it twice a day, but no more than 20 minutes.

Knee Massages

The self-massage that feels good to your knees

The quadriceps femoris muscle has an important role in the knee: allowing (also thanks to the tendons that run through it) its extension and flexion. But when overloaded... the knee destabilizes and fails.

If the pain is mild but insistent, gently massage that muscle for 20 minutes twice a week.

Broccoli and onion... Daily!

These cheap and Mediterranean foods are high-fiber prebiotics.

Including them in your daily diet (remember to steam the broccoli for only 3-4 minutes so as not to destroy its properties) helps to improve the intestinal microbiota. As you have seen, that is essential to reduce the internal inflammation that is also affecting that joint.

Footwear that doesn't weigh

Many people take into account the type of heel or toe of the shoe when buying it, but they do not pay attention to another important detail...

The weight of the footwear. If it weighs a lot, your knees will have to put in extra effort every time you lift and bend your legs.