Tired of having recurrent knee discomfort that prevents you from fully enjoying your day? This continual discomfort, whether caused by inflammation, injury, or a chronic ailment, causes you to feel fatigued and irritable. There are natural therapies that are simple to prepare at home and can make a significant difference. Are you ready to be more comfortable? Read on!
Express honey and mustard ointment
Are you feeling intense knee pain? Here’s a simple solution that can bring immediate relief.
Ingredients:
- One tablespoon of honey.
- One tablespoon simple mustard.
- One spoonful of salt.
- One spoonful of baking soda.
Preparation:
- Combine all of the ingredients, apply to the hurting knee, then wrap in aluminum foil and towel.
- Leave it on overnight, then rinse with warm water when you wake up.
- Repeat this procedure for 4 to 5 days to experience significant alleviation.
- Tip: If you have sensitive skin, test on your wrist first!
Comfrey Soothing Ointment
Comfrey is a plant that relieves joint and muscle pain.
Preparation:
- Dig up a comfrey root (preferably in October or November).
- Fresh, chop, and let macerate in alcohol for two weeks.]
- Massage to painful regions for quick relief.
- If you can’t get fresh comfrey, ointments derived from the plant are available in pharmacies. It’s an excellent ally for chronic pain!
Cabbage leaf compress
Cabbage is a traditional treatment for inflammation!
Preparation:
- Rinse the leaves in warm water, then crush them to get the juice.
- Rub them to your knee, cover with gauze, and leave for a few hours or overnight.
- This approach is excellent for minimizing edema.
Exercises for strengthening your knees
Natural medicines are excellent. However, strengthening your muscles and ligaments is crucial! Here are some simple workouts to do every day.
Squat against a wall.
- Lean against a wall and slowly glide down until your knees make a 90-degree angle.
- Hold for 30-60 seconds.
Knee bends when lying down:
- Lying on your back, elevate your legs to a 90-degree angle without bending your knees.
- Then bend them one by one while keeping your thighs together.
Leg raises:
- Lying on your side, elevate one straight leg about 20 cm above the floor. Hold for ten seconds and then release.
- These workouts will strengthen your quadriceps and stabilize your knees, giving you more comfort in everyday life.
