Tips for healthier knees
Severe knee pain will never go away 100%. But you can make it negligible by taking the following measures:
For most forms of knee pain, applying ice is the first step to recovery. Ice (inside a plastic bag) wrapped in a towel, acts as an anaesthetic to soothe the ache. The ice pack shouldn’t come in direct contact with your skin.
Avoid the knee bashers. Some activities, such as running and hiking over hilly terrain, put a greater demand on the kneecap.
Berries, ginger, avocado, flaxseed, omega-3-rich fish, and soy are excellent for your knees.
Check your shoes — avoid heels, awkward bumps and hard materials.
If there is any difference in the lengths of your legs, ensure you get insole so your body posture is balanced.
Muscle up your leg. To strengthen the quadriceps start with straight leg raises. Consult a physiotherapist for more exercises.
Work your hamstrings. To rehabilitate an injured knee, it is essential to build up strength in the hamstring muscles on the back of the thigh.
Excessive sodium should be avoided as it contributes to water retention and swelling, which puts pressure on your knees and causes pain.
If your knee pain is caused by arthritis avoid green peppers, cayenne, eggplant, paprika, tomatoes and potatoes, all of which contain sotanine, a toxin to which arthritis sufferers may have sensitivity.
Vitamin C is great for your knees. Ensure you stock up on this ‘powerhouse’ vitamin to keep your knees in shape. After all we have miles to go before we sleep!
Flaxseed
Orange juice has Vitamin C
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