Prevention And Treatment For Knee Pain

Can You Use A Heating Pad After Total Knee Replacement? | Tips, Do’s and Don’ts

Heat therapy is a common recovery method for most injuries and even post-surgical cases. So this begs the question: Can you use a heating pad after total knee replacement? The short answer is, no – not immediately. You might do more harm than good if you go for heat therapy right away. We’ll give you…

11 Effective Exercises For Knee Pain (With Pictures) | Tips And Hacks To Boost Results

There are thousands of exercises for knee pain available out there. This makes sense – the stronger your lower leg and thigh muscles, the less risk of knee pain. But the truth is that so many of them don’t work, or can be harmful without the right guidance. (1) So, our team of physical therapists…

Does CBD Help With Arthritis? | 5 Ways It Helps, Common Side Effects And How To Avoid Them

If you’re wondering “does CBD help with arthritis?”, the answer is that yes – it looks like it does. Even though most of the research has been done on animals, the few human studies available show promising results. CBD may help some types of arthritis (there are over 100!), like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (1)…

Sore Knee: Ice or Heat? | Learn Which One You Really Need

I often get asked, “which should I use for my sore knee – ice or heat?” The answer usually depends on how long it’s been sore. Unlike joint pain, it usually takes a day or two after an exhausting activity before you feel soreness. Icing can be a good option at this point. But if…

How Long Should I Ice My Knee? | Best Duration For Healing (According To Evidence)

It’s commonplace to do cold therapy after a knee injury. But most people have different answers when it comes to its duration, so it’s normal to wonder “how long should I ice my knee?” Well, 10 minutes seems to be the sweet spot. It’s more than enough to provide symptom relief while avoiding complications. (1)…

What’s Better For A Swollen Knee: Ice or Heat?

Not-so-fun fact: 27% of individuals will experience knee swelling at some point. (1) When that time comes, the first thing that pops to mind is: “what’s best for a swollen knee – ice or heat?” Well, it boils down to how long your knee has been swelling. Ice therapy is usually best for recent injuries.…

Green Roads Muscle & Joint Relief Cream Review | The Quickest Relief CBD Can Provide

As a team of physical therapists, you can’t imagine all the pain-relief creams we’ve tested in our daily practice. Every single one of them claims to ease symptoms fast, but most don’t do much (and smell terrible). Then, a chronic pain patient mentioned this cream from Green Roads. I tried it one day after a…

Learn How To Ice A Knee In 7 Steps (And Avoid These 5 Mistakes)

Most of us will suffer from a swollen knee at one point or another. And, cold therapy is an extremely effective remedy for that. So, knowing how to ice a knee properly will get you back to your routine A.S.A.P. It all starts with the minimum tools for the job – some form of ice…

Is Heat Good For Osteoarthritis Of The Knee? | Benefits, Side Effects, And More

One of the easiest ways to manage wear and tear at home is with thermotherapy. But is heat good for osteoarthritis of the knee? Or is ice better? Well, yes – heat therapy is a great way to relieve arthritis symptoms in your knee. Also, there are other options you can use, aside from a…

Homeopathic Medicine For Arthritis In Knees | Does It Really Work?

The popularity of natural treatments for joint problems is rising. One of these is homeopathy – some people swear by it while others think it’s nonsense. So, we’ll review what research has to say about homeopathic medicine for arthritis in the knees. It turns out some common homeopathic remedies – like arnica, Rhus Tox, or…

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