The knee joint is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body, constantly subjected to high loads. Therefore, injuries and diseases of this joint are far from uncommon. We will consider, what treatment in house conditions at different lesions of a knee joint the national medicine recommends.
Treatment of a knee joint injury at home
With a bruise of the knee joint, the main blow falls on the bone, but it also affects the muscles, articular ligaments, cartilaginous tissue and vessels. In the future, this can lead to deformation and immobilization of the knee. Therefore, the bruise of the knee joint is a very serious injury, and treatment should be started immediately at home.
Immediately after the injury you need to do the following:
- Provide an affected leg and an elevated position.
- Apply a cold compress (a packet or a bottle of ice, cold water) to the knee.
- Immobilize the joint with a flexible bandage or other improvised material.
To eliminate the edema of the knee joint at home, you can try to conduct treatment with acetic-oil compresses.
Prescription composition
Ingredients:
- vegetable oil (any) - 50 ml;
- vinegar - 50 ml;
- water - 50 ml.
Preparation and use
Mixing the components and obtaining a solution, it should be used as a compress, dipping gauze or cotton cloth and applying to the knee. On top, the compress is covered with polyethylene and a warm cloth. The procedure should be done in the morning and in the evening, keeping it about 4 hours.
Treatment for knee joint destruction in the home
The disease of the knee joint, accompanied by the progressive destruction of cartilaginous tissue, is called gonarthrosis . Unfortunately, it is not possible to stop this process completely without resorting to an operation. But slow down the pathological process and reduce its manifestations of folk medicine under the force.
One of the most effective means for such a pathology is blue clay. From it, 3-5 times a week before bedtime, you should prepare a compress. For this, the clay is diluted with water, heated to a temperature of 40 degrees, superimposed on the knee joint with a thick layer and covered with a cloth bandage and woolen
Treatment of sprain in the knee joint at home
Stretching can occur during a fall, a sharp movement, playing sports. First aid in this case is the same as with knee injury (immobilization, cold compress, immobilization with elastic bandage). In the future, to alleviate the pain and eliminate inflammation can be with onion applications. To do this, bake the baked in the oven, crush, add a little sugar and apply to the sick knee for 30-60 minutes, covering with polyethylene.