SAVE YOUR KNEES: HOW TO STAY PAIN-FREE WITHOUT SURGERY

Knee pain is no longer just a problem for people in their 50s and 60s; it's becoming equally common in younger adults too.

- By Dr. Harshneet Kaur (PT) Pain Rehabilitation Consultant

For many, the first reaction is avoiding or ignoring the pain. They gradually stop using movements like walking, climbing stairs, or sitting cross-legged. But avoiding movements creates an ecosystem of limited activity, which further weakens the muscles and soft tissues around the knee joint, aggravating the problem.

The Usual Journey of Knee Pain Treatment

Most people begin with home remedies like muscle rubs, rest, avoiding activities, knee caps, or self-exercises. When these fail, they move on to doctor shopping. The common medical approach includes painkillers, anti-inflammatories, heat, rest, and exercises. While this helps some, for many others, the relief is partial or temporary. The pain worsens, limitations increase, and the fear of knee replacement surgery grows.