“The greatest wealth is health.”
That’s true; yet, when you begin to experience pain and suffering you’d do anything to get rid of it and become healthy again.
And since we’re on this topic, most of us after a certain age experience unbearable knee pain.
Fortunately, you don’t have to look too far for a solution.
I prepared for you 3 easy fixes for you that are easy to do and don’t take a long time.
- “The Persian Gift”
Relieve pain, ease inflammation, and improve blood circulation with this simple mustard oil massage.
How to use it:
- Heat two tablespoons of mustard oil.
- Fry one garlic clove (chopped) in it until it turns brown.
- Cool and strain the oil.
- Massage your aching knee with the lukewarm oil in circular motions.
- Cover the knee with plastic wrap and use warm towels to apply heat for a few minutes.
Do this twice daily for about one or two weeks.
- “The Ancient Knee Pain Remedy”
Fenugreek seeds possess both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
This power-combo is potent enough to reduce your aching knees.
How to use it:
- Roast and grind a handful of fenugreek seeds and store them in an airtight jar.
- Mix two teaspoons of this powder and add enough water to make a thick paste.
- Apply the paste on the affected knee area.
- Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.
Use this remedy twice daily for a week.
- “Mother Nature’s Trusted Anesthetic”
Eucalyptus oil is nature’s pain-reliever, so use it freely.
How to use it:
- Blend together five to seven drops each of both eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil.
- Then, mix in two tablespoons of olive oil.
- Store the mixture in a dark glass bottle, away from direct sunlight.
- Rub this mixture onto your knees whenever they ache.
- Make sure to massage gently so that the oil penetrates deep into your skin.
Also, you can use this self-massage technique to boost blood flow and ease inflammation:
- Lie down and lift your knee above your heart.
- Place your thumb on one side of the joint and your fingers on the other.
- With very light pressure and long strokes, slide your hand over your knee toward your heart.
I recommend you do this for 5 minutes, twice a day-or anytime you notice swelling.
To boost your recovery even further, follow these preventive measures:
- Wear the right kind of shoes and sandals.
- Avoid wearing high heeled shoes.
- Avoid “knee-busting” activities.
- Take magnesium and omega-3 supplements on a regular basis.
- Go for a brisk walk-for 15 minutes daily.
- Do not smoke because it slows healing (among others).
- Drink more water to soften cartilage and keep yourself hydrated.
- Compress the knee with a knee brace or wrap.
- Keep your legs in an elevated position to reduce swelling and pain.
Oh, and before I go, I have an EXTRA gift for you.
This is something I like to call: Rock and roll it!
This is a great way to improve flexibility and loosen tight muscles that can put pressure on your joint.
Rolling the outsides of your thighs is a great pain alleviating secret because it can relax the muscles in this area.
If you feel pain after a long walk or run, rolling your quads or hamstrings with the help of a foam roller can loosen your big muscles, thus improving the tracking of your kneecap.
To better understand how to use the foaming roller, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdHW6m70mzQ .
Make the pain vanish away with these tricks and let me know how that went!