Many remedies for chronic arthritic pain in the knees are available, including conventional drugs, modern medicine, as well as other natural, alternative treatments. If you are looking for ways to reduce the pain in your knees from arthritis, consider using natural, folk remedies, herbs, supplements and other alternatives for effective relief of symptoms.
Step 1
Take the herbal supplement tumeric. Recent reports claim that tumeric relieves joint pain, stiffness and swelling and will give you back your mobility. Herbal Remedies World maintains tumeric is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It has shown to bring relief to those suffering from joint pain related to arthritis, tendonitis and autoimmune diseases such as Lupus. Take 400 to 600 mg three times a day. Tumeric is available in capsules online and in health food stores. Alternately, you can eat some curry.
Step 2
Incorporate fish oils into your daily diet routine. Fish oils rich in omega-3's are good as an anti-inflammatory treatment for arthritis pain. Significant symptom relief has been reported by rheumatoid arthritis patients who have included fish oil in their diets. Using pharmaceutical-grade fish oils may offer long-term benefits and lessening the need for medications.
Step 3
Perform daily exercise. Gentle, regular exercise can help increase flexibility and range of motion, also helping to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee joint. Consult with your doctor or physical therapist for exercises that are best for you.
Step 4
Take dietary supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin. Natural molecules found in joint cartilage, these supplements, which are often sold together, are often made from animal products. Glucosamine comes from crushed shellfish, so those with allergies to shellfish should use caution. These supplements show efficacy in reducing pain and tenderness and in increased mobility when used early on for osteoarthritis.
Step 5
Try homeopathic remedies for relief of pain in the tendons and soft tissue around the joints. Homeopathic Ruta Graveolens in a 30C potency can help to relieve arthritis and tendon pain surrounding affected joints. Ruta works best on knee pain that is made worse in damp, cold weather where the knee feels weak and bruised inside. Ruta is available in health food stores and online from FDA-approved homeopathic pharmacies.
Step 6
Add natural enzymes from pineapples to your diet. The effectiveness of the enzyme called bromelain as a treatment for arthritis in the knees and elsewhere in the body has been documented extensively in clinical trials reports ArthritisAlternative.com. Bromelain is available in pill form from health food stores. It is best taken between meals on an empty stomach. As a natural treatment for arthritis, bromelain works much the same as COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDS--by stopping the production of chemicals in the tissue that cause swelling and pain.
Tips and Warnings
- If one of the above treatments doesn't work as well as you would like, combine them for optimal results.
Things You'll Need
- Tumeric
- Fish oils
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin
- Homeopathic Ruta Gravolens 30C
- Bromelain
