Arthritis of the knee

sally_anne57
sally_anne57 Member Posts: 5
edited 20. Feb 2025, 07:44 in Living with arthritis

Hi Guys any helpful tips to reduce inflammation of knee, tried and tested methods would be welcome, I am using ice packs for the last two days, nevertheless my knee is still stiff. Many thanks.

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  • DODGYKNEES
    DODGYKNEES Member Posts: 104

    Hi @sally_anne57 I also use ice packs. I also use knee compression sleeves and elevate my leg. Hope this helps

  • sally_anne57
    sally_anne57 Member Posts: 5

    Thank you for your advice.

  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 508

    Morning @sally_anne57 and welcome to the online community.

    Sorry to hear your concerns about OA in knee.

    I joined the following pain management courses…..

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/january/moving-more-with-the-escape-pain-programme/

    Everyone is different but I found exercise helped me.

    I was in pain either way so pushed through and do a weekly walk now and think the benefits out way the pain.

    Best wishes @Naomi33

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  • jonr
    jonr Member Posts: 426

    Hi @sally_anne57.

    You're bang on the money with the ice packs and the advice on elasticated knee support is also helpful to provide some support, particularly when exercising. Not all are equal, I'd recommend a visit to a good independent pharmacy which usually stock a good range and have a consultation room where you can try different ones out for fit and comfort.

    For stiffness, it'll be movement and heat which will help with that. Like me, I imagine you're stiffest first thing in the morning so having a potter around at home helps to loosen things up, then a hot bath or shower. For any episodes try a heated wheatbag and you can alternate with the ice as well.

    Hope this helps!

    jon

  • sally_anne57
    sally_anne57 Member Posts: 5

    Thank you for your tips.

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