WEIGHT CONTROL

Losing weight will make a difference! A lighter load reduces pressure on your knees and means slower joint degeneration.

Good nutrition can help you maintain your body weight or lose additional weight that will reduce additional pressure on your knees. Salt, sugar and alcohol may make arthritis worse while eating more dietary fiber, including fruits and vegetables, can help ease arthritis pain.

Diet and weight control play an important role in relieving knee pain. Talk to your doctor about the right diet for your body.

JOINT CARE

Warm towels, heating pad, hot packs, a warm bath or shower applies moist heat to the joint. Water therapy, such as in a heated pool or whirlpool, may also offer relief. The heat will relax your muscles, increase the joint’s flexibility and may help relieve joint pain and stiffness as well as aches and pains. In some cases, cold packs can relieve pain or numb an affected area.