30 Perfect Knee-Health Gifts For Christmas

Written By on November 30, 2022 — Medically Reviewed By Kris Ceniza (PT)

Written by on November 30, 2022 — Medically Reviewed By: Kris Ceniza (PT)

‘Tis the season to gift your loved ones (or yourself!) something to make their lives happier and knee pain-free. But, with all the options out there, it can be overwhelming to choose what to give.

So, our team of healthcare professionals rounded up their top 30 knee-health products – from braces and supplements to knee pillows and massage guns.

We’re confident at least one thing in this list would be the perfect gift for that person with knee issues. Just scroll down to get started!

Our Top Picks:

Best knee brace: Patella Stabilizing Knee Brace.

This brace is ideal for those with chronic knee pain. It helps symptoms by compressing the joint and keeping it stable with lateral stabilizers. The open-patella kneecap provides further relief.

Best pain management tool: Foam roller set by Elvire Sport.

This 4-tool foam rolling set is a cheap and effective way to relax your tight muscles at home. The 360° massage ball included is a life-saver for those hard-to-reach places.

Best knee health supplement: Nature Made Vitamin D3.

This supplement from Nature Made has the ideal dosage of vitamin D to keep you healthy during this winter.

Best knee strengthening tool: ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball 

If one of your new year’s goals is to exercise more, get one of these. Having one unlocks a wide variety of safe knee exercises to do at home. Plus, it makes workouts way more fun.

Best tech tool: Toloco Massage Gun.

With 20 speed levels and 15 massage heads to choose from, this massage gun will soothe your muscle pain fairly quickly. Athletes and chronic pain sufferers will benefit from it the most.

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Top braces for knee pain relief

1) Patella Stabilizing Knee Brace

This patellofemoral brace is specially designed to keep your kneecap in place. It’s ideal for those prone to patellar instability or with chondromalacia. It also has side stays for added stability. 

Related: The finest knee braces to stabilize your patella.


Knee Force Knee Sleeve

2) Armajoint Knee Sleeves

A durable sleeve is a must-have for daily knee pain management, our favorite being this one from ArmaJoint. It withstands everyday wear, while being thin enough to fit comfortably under any type of clothing. 

Related: Pros & cons of the ArmaJoint Knee Compression Sleeve (full review)

3) Cocoon Knee Flex Pro Thermal Knee Sleeves

This is a compression sleeve that also provides heat/cold therapy. It’s the most comfortable way out there to reduce swelling and pain without leaving a wet mess – just put it in the freezer or the microwave and you’re good to go. 

Know more: Is the Cocoon Knee Flex Pro right for you? Check our review to find out

4) Patellar Tendon Knee Strap Brace

This minimalistic garment applies direct pressure to the patellar tendon. The result? Less knee pain while doing physical activities. It’s also one of the most comfortable straps out there, hands down.

Learn more: 8 Best patellar tendon straps.

5) Osteoarthritis Unloader Knee Brace

Unloaders can provide incredible pain relief in certain types of knee osteoarthritis. As they tend to be on the pricier side, finding this one from Braceability is certainly a relief. It’s affordable and as customizable as it gets.

Can it help?: Everything unloader knee braces – find out if they’re right for you.

6) Shock Doctor Hinged Knee Brace

For those who need a sturdier design, look no further. This hinged knee brace will keep your joint steady while it heals from a ligament and/or meniscus tear, all without restricting mobility.

This can help: Our list of the top hinged knee braces out there

Tools for knee pain management

7) Foam roller set by Elvire Sport

Foam rolling at home can help relax tight muscles and reduce your knee pain. If you want to try it out, this set has you fully covered. It includes a manual with exercises too.

8) Luna Knee Pillow

The Luna knee pillow keeps your legs properly aligned while you sleep, relieving pressure in the knee. So, if your knee pain wakes you up at night, this product may be just what you need.

9) ThermaCare Heat Wraps

Hot therapy can be great for knee pain, if only you could take it wherever you go… Well, you won’t have to worry about that with these single-use heat pads. They offer up to 8 hours of heat and can be worn under clothing.

10) REVIX Reusable Ice Wrap 

This is a gel pack on steroids. It has velcro wraps to keep it in place and add some compression for further relief. Plus, there are several colors to choose from.

Top supplements and creams for knee health

11) Nature Made Vitamin D3

Low levels of vitamin D can increase your risk of knee osteoarthritis, research suggests. As they can decrease further during winter, it’s key to take a supplement of this vitamin during the colder months. 

We recommend this one from Nature Made because of its dosage. That amount is more than enough to correct deficiencies, without risking developing hypervitaminosis.

12) ProJoint Plus

This is our favorite supplement for knee pain. It has glucosamine, chondroitin, turmeric, and several other natural ingredients to make sure your joint can heal and avoid further damage. 

Just make sure to use our code to get a 5% discount.

Related: ProJoint Plus’ full review – learn if it can help you

13) Penetrex Joint & Muscle Therapy – 2oz Cream

When it comes to pain-relieving creams, you can’t go wrong with arnica. But Penetrex went a step further and added vitamin B6 and MSM to potentiate its effects.


Knee Force Knee Sleeve

14) Muscle & Joint Relief Cream (750mg of CBD)

If you don’t like arnica or want even faster relief, this is the cream for you. It has CBD and other natural ingredients that reduce pain fairly quickly. Plus, it fits right in your pocket so you can take it anywhere you go.

Check it out: Green Roads CBD muscle & joint pain relief cream (complete review).

15) Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On (1500mg of CBD)

This is one of the most powerful pain relief roll-ons we’ve tried. Apart from its CBD contents, it has menthol and camphor – two effective natural ingredients to ease symptoms. This one was designed with arthritis sufferers in mind. 

Learn more: CBD for knee pain – the full guide.

16) Full Spectrum CBD Oil (1500mg of CBD)

If you want to reap the whole-body benefits CBD has to offer – general well-being, anxiety management, better sleep -, go for this oil. Start with a few drops under your tongue before going to sleep and build up from there.

Know more: All about CBD oil and knee pain.

17) Turmeric Curcumin Plus

Turmeric can help knee pain, much like painkillers do. If you want to give it a shot, do so with this supplement – it has the ideal dosage of turmeric for knee problems, at a great price.

Read more: Our review on Turmeric Curcumin Plus

18) Collagen Complex

Collagen is a popular supplement for knee health. But few people know it should be in a hydrolyzed form – to be absorbed easier and faster by our bodies. That’s exactly what this supplement is made of, so you won’t have to worry about that.

Learn more: All you need to know about collagen for knee health.

19) Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil

Fish oil is one of the best supplements you can take, not only for your knee but for your overall health, as it contains omega-3.

The dosage is key, though – 1200 mg are needed to reap those benefits. Which is exactly what one soft gel of this supplement provides.

Keep reading: Benefits of omega-3 for knee pain

20) KSM-66 Ashwagandha by Physician’s Choice

Ashwagandha can help with knee pain, anxiety, sleep, and even memory. This one by Physician’s Choice has the ideal dose for all those benefits. Plus, it’s apt for vegans.

Note: The word “ashwagandha” means “smell of the horse” in Sanskrit. So, don’t be surprised by the scent after opening the bottle – it’s supposed to smell that way!

Knee strengthening tools

21) ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball 

This should be a staple in any home gym. Exercise balls are effective tools for working knee stability and strengthening safely, plus they make workouts way more fun.

22) Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (pair)

If you really want to get stronger while working out at home, these adjustable dumbbells are the best investment you can make. 

They’re like having 15 weights (yes, 15) in one place. It’s extremely easy to advance in your workouts without taking up too much space.

This is as convenient as it gets when it comes to strengthening at home, while being a bit cheaper than average for a pair of dumbbells.

23) Amazon Basics Extra Thick Exercise Mat

Having a comfortable mat at home will make exercising much easier, which is key for long-term knee pain recovery. This one will get the job done and there are several colors to choose from.

Related: The only 11 exercises for knee pain you’ll ever need.

24) Amazon Basics Standard Jump Rope

Low-impact exercise is key to managing and preventing knee pain. The easiest way to do this is by jumping rope, which you can also do right at home (on your exercise mat, preferably!).

25) Veick Resistance Bands (Set of 5) 

Resistance bands are simple yet effective tools to strengthen your knee muscles at home. These are longer than average and extremely durable, comparable to having a set of weights ranging from 8lb to 125lb.

26) Whatafit Resistance Bands With Handles And Door Anchor (Set of 5)

These tube-shaped resistance bands come with handles, a pair of ankle straps, and a door anchor, offering a wide variety of exercise options. The tension ranges from 10lb to 50lb. 

Tech deals for overall health

27) Toloco Massage Gun

The Toloco massage gun is best if you want to reap the benefits of massage therapy in other parts of your body, too. It has 20 speed levels, 15 massage heads to choose from, and it’s quieter than average.

28) Fitbit Inspire 2 Health & Fitness Tracker

This Fitbit and its companion app track daily steps, heart rate, sleep, and even heart rate. It’s ideal for those wanting an easy-to-use wearable to keep an eye on their health, without breaking the bank. 

29) RENPHO Smart Scale

This scale has a bioelectrical impedance analysis system included, which provides measurements of not only body weight, but body fat percentage, muscle mass, and more.

It’s an excellent tool to track your body composition and achieve your health goals. Plus, you can connect it with the Fitbit app!

30) Reathlete Xpress Knee Massager

This product is like having a massage therapist on demand. The heat and compression it provides help relax your thigh or calf muscles, relieving knee pain. Plus, it’s portable and rechargeable.

Our top picks for knee pain Christmas deals

Best knee brace: Patella Stabilizing Knee Brace.

This brace is ideal for those with chronic knee pain. It helps symptoms by compressing the joint and keeping it stable with lateral stabilizers. The open-patella kneecap provides further relief.

Best pain management tool: Foam roller set by Elvire Sport.

This 4-tool foam rolling set is a cheap and effective way to relax your tight muscles at home. The 360° massage ball included is a life-saver for those hard-to-reach places.

Best knee health supplement: Nature Made Vitamin D3.

This supplement from Nature Made has the ideal dosage of vitamin D to keep you healthy during this winter.

Best knee strengthening tool: ProBody Pilates Exercise Ball 

If one of your new year’s goals is to exercise more, get one of these. Having one unlocks a wide variety of safe knee exercises to do at home. Plus, it makes workouts way more fun.

Best tech tool: Toloco Massage Gun.

With 20 speed levels and 15 massage heads to choose from, this massage gun will soothe your muscle pain fairly quickly. Athletes and chronic pain sufferers will benefit from it the most.

Author
Mitch Torres (PT)
Mitch is a physical therapist, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. Fascinated with the knee joint, Mitch poured that passion into writing about knee pain and how to overcome it with movement. His goal is to teach you how to apply this knowledge into your daily life, so you can keep knee pain away for good.