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Natural Remedies to Treat Sore Knees

Nowadays, we’re bombarded with advertisements telling us to solve our problem by buying this or that pill, capsule tablet or other prescription medicine. Is that the only answer, or just what the big drug companies and the doctors who are paid to ‘recommend them’ to us tell us to do?

Maybe there is another way. Fact is, we humans have been dealing with pain since the dawn of time. And natural remedies made from herbs or spices or even things like wine and vinegar have been used for centuries.

 

Medicines Versus Natural Remedies to Treat Sore Knees

 

Average people who exercise as well as professional athletes frequently experience mild to moderate sore knees. Others consider taking medications to combat pain right away. Alternatively, some use natural remedies. Before you attempt to use natural treatments as a remedy, you should take care to make the right choices.

 

You should be a bit cautious in selecting a remedy, especially now that some types of knee problems respond differently to specific conditions. If the pain is due to sore knees from walking, minor injury or inflammation, natural remedies may work.

On the other hand, natural remedies have the fewest side effects, so the risk of experimenting with them is relatively lower than with medicines. Indeed,  prescription medicines have the added built in expense of the drug company that made them.

6 Popular Folk Remedies You Can Try to Relieve Knee Pain

Given below are 6 recommended sore knees natural remedy options for you:

  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Epsom Salt Soak
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Willow Bark
  • Olive Oil
  • Ginger root or powder
  • Turmeric

Apple Cider Vinegar

 

People have recognized apple cider vinegar as a folk remedy for many years, for example treating knee joints by washing away harmful toxins. It also dissolves the build-up of minerals, promotes mobility, and reduces pain.

 

When using apple cider vinegar for sore knees after basketball, you have two options. First, you may add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in two cups of water. Then sip the tonic daily until you recover. Second is to mix a tablespoon of it with olive oil. Then massage the resulting solution on your knees once or twice every day.

 

Epsom Salt Soak is a Classic Knee Remedy

 

Epsom salt can give you a relaxing bath while treating the joint and muscle aches in your knees. Moreover, the salt promotes relief and reduces inflammation. You can prepare it by mixing bathwater with two cups of Epsom salt. Use the soak in at least 20 minutes for treatment.

 

An Arthritis Foundation excerpt stated that Epsom Salt provides magnesium, which is necessary for heart and bone health. Without the right amount of magnesium, you will be at risk of arthritis.

 

Cayenne Pepper for Natural Analgesic Treatment

 

Cayenne pepper is a sore knee natural remedy for it contains capsaicin, which provides relief from pain. It also produces a warm sensation for extra ease. You can prepare the natural solution by adding two tablespoons of cayenne pepper and a half cup of olive oil. Just apply the resulting solution to the knee twice every day for at least seven days.

 

Willow Bark for Pain and Arthritis Relief

 

Willow bark is commonly known for treating inflammation, fever and pain. An osteoarthritis treatment study proved willow bark extract works by providing analgesic effects to patients.

 

It’s OK to consume as long as you limit yourself to 240 milligrams every day. Be careful not to take too much, which sometimes leads to gastric ulcers.

 

Olive Oil for Arthritis Pain Relief and Joint Lubrication

 

olive oil is a natural remedy

Olive oil will ease arthritis pain and moderate knee soreness with the help of its anti-inflammatory enzymes. The natural oil can work as effectively as aspirin or Advil.

 

Rubbing two to three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil is enough to get relief. Alternatively, you may take two to three tablespoons of it daily. Do yourself a favor, and stop wasting money on bottled salad dressing. Buy your own olive oil, make your own salad dressing and get a better healthier salad dressing while treating your knees is a ‘free bonus’.

Ginger Extract for Treatment of Diverse Pain Conditions

 

Ginger extract is not just a typical cuisine spice. It also helps in promoting relief against pain, stomach upset and nausea. The herb has  analgesic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  It comes in capsules, teas, oils and powders. According to experts, taking 100 to 200 mg of its capsule daily in at least a month will give you a knee relief.

You can also buy it as the actual ginger root or as a powder. Boil some hot water, add honey and ginger, and it makes a refreshing drink in cold weather, or cool it down in the refrigerator for a pleasant healthy drink during the summer.

 

Turmeric

 

Apart from the given supplements, you could learn more natural remedies for sore knees by watching this video:

 

Personally, I regularly use Turmeric in my meals as both a seasoning and for its beneficial health effects. Don’t buy it in those little jars, when you can buy it relatively cheaply online, for example at Amazon, or even in local Eastern markets that cater to Indian or Southeast Asian peoples.

You can also get it as a liquid, which is designed to make the special natural chemicals in it far more ‘bioavailable’—that is, your body absorbs it better than if taken as food or in a capsule or pill.

Conclusion

As you can see, before you go running off to the doctor for your sore knees, you can start by looking right in your own kitchen. For a more complete listing of all the DIY Knee Health Secrets, go here.