What is it?
Knee pain now affects people of every age. Age, weight gain, posture, an old injury or joint wear can all play a part. Finding the actual cause comes before planning any treatment.
Common symptoms
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Swelling around the knee
- Difficulty sitting cross-legged
- Cracking sound on movement
- Morning stiffness
Common causes
- Age-related joint wear
- Excess body weight
- An old injury or sports injury
- Lack of exercise and poor posture
How we treat it
After examining you, the doctor chooses from these according to your needs.
- Janu BastiWarm medicated oil is held over the knee inside a ring of dough for a set time.
- Snehana and SwedanaMedicated oil massage followed by controlled herbal steam.
- Patra PotliA warm bundle of medicinal leaves pressed over the painful area.
- Lepa and UpanahaHerbal paste or warm poultice applied to the joint.
- Ayurvedic medicinesSpine- and nerve-nourishing formulations, given only on the doctor's prescription.
- Diet, exercise and yogaPersonal guidance on diet, daily routine, exercise and yoga.
Tests that help: Standing knee X-ray and blood tests as needed
See a doctor urgently if you have
- Unable to bear weight after an injury
- Knee red, hot and swollen with fever
- Knee suddenly locking
Everyday care
- Keep your weight in check
- Do thigh-strengthening exercises regularly
- Avoid long periods of squatting or sitting cross-legged
This information is for awareness and does not replace an examination by a doctor.