Self-Help Strategies for Hip and Knee Pain

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Self-Help Strategies for Hip and Knee Pain
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The knees and hips are the most important
weight-bearing joints in the body that work in
tandem to provide support and mobility. Most
people experience hip or knee pain at some point
in their lives. The condition usually occurs due
to prolonged use, wear and tear, injury and
simple genetic predisposition. On the other hand,
arthritis, sports injuries and other traumatic
injuries can also contribute to the issue.
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Hip and knee pain requires appropriate and timely
treatment to restore mobility and normal
functioning. Nevertheless, there are certain
self-help strategies that can help you cope with
the pain.
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Ice packs Apply an ice pack to the injured area
for at least 20 minutes at a time, with 20-minute
pauses in between. This can reduce pain and
inflammation. To prevent frostbite, wrap a layer
of cloth or other material between the ice and
your skin.
Compression Wrapping a thick elastic bandage
can reduce swelling and promote recovery. Make
sure that the bandage is not wrapped too tight as
this may cause the skin to become blue.
Elevation Elevating a painful joint can reduce
swelling, inflammation and pain. Keep the
affected leg on a pillow or stool. This will help
prevent blood from pooling at the injured site
and also benefit a painful hip.
Weight loss Maintaining an ideal weight or
losing extra pounds (if overweight) would reduce
pressure on the joint and relieve pain.
Heat therapy After ice therapy for the first
1-2 days to reduce swelling, switch to heat
therapy. Controlled application of heat will
improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
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If these self-help strategies dont work, consult
a pain management specialist at a professional
multispecialty healthcare center. At a reliable
center, a team of healthcare professionals will
help coordinate your treatment after proper
evaluation and diagnosis.
Please feel free to contact us at any time if you
have any questions/concerns about knee and hip
pain treatment.
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