How to treat knee osteoarthritis at home

Medical inpatient therapy is not the only way to treat arthrosis. This disease has a chronic course and is difficult to eliminate. In advanced pathological forms, irreversible changes occur, and a therapeutic regimen is prescribed to maintain the condition, which is followed by a person at home. Treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint at home, in addition to traditional medicine, includes various folk recipes that increase the effectiveness of medicines, restore blood circulation and improve well-being.

Contraindications and recommendations

Before starting any therapy, the patient should be familiar with the contraindications to the use of the treatment regimen. Correct assessment of the condition and full identification of contraindications will help protect against disease complications and make therapy as effective as possible.

The main contraindications for traditional medicine:

• oncological diseases;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• diabetes;
• bronchitis with an asthmatic component;
• allergic reactions to medicinal plants or foods used in certain recipes;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• chronic infectious diseases;
• period of exacerbation of systemic disease;
• congenital anomalies or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• hepatitis with ascites.

Among other contraindications is pathology of the endocrine system in the form of goiter (autoimmune or toxic in nature).

Before starting a course of treatment, it is recommended to consult a doctor, because it is difficult or even impossible to cure arthrosis of the knee joint at home with folk recipes only. At the consultation, the doctor explains what arthrosis of the knee joint is and how to treat it at home with medicines, the patient's task is to find out the appropriate folk recipes. It is better to immediately make a choice of some of the most suitable drugs and ask about their possible use and the intended effect.

At home, it is recommended to cure diseases:

• after an accurate diagnosis. You need to undergo a series of tests first to determine the nature of the disease and its stage;
• with an integrated approach to therapy. Folk recipes only complement drug treatment. The whole stage of therapy should be done under the supervision of a doctor and with regular clinical tests;

• External and oral agents can be used only if there is no allergy to the components of the drug.

It is possible to eliminate pain and heal the knee with close cooperation with specialists. Adding folk remedies to the treatment regimen increases the speed of recovery and the effectiveness of the main treatment.

Proper nutrition

It should not be based only on traditional medicine, because arthrosis of the knee joint should be treated at home in a complex way. The basis of any therapeutic course is a change in diet.

With malnutrition, there are 3 main violations:

• metabolic disease. One of the main reasons for the development of arthrosis is the lack of nutrients in the cartilage tissue;
• micronutrient deficiency. The knee joint needs building materials for tissue regeneration, even with a good metabolism, in the presence of a lack of trace elements, rapid wear occurs;
• obesity. Eating fatty foods and junk food not only damages the metabolism, the health of internal organs, but also causes an increase in the body mass index. Heavy weight leads to increased pressure on the legs, especially on the knee and hip joints. The risk of getting arthrosis in overweight people is many times higher.

A balanced diet is key to patient recovery and symptom reduction. With a properly structured diet, all body systems are restored, and it is also possible to correct weight. Diet is the first step in any therapy.

Before treating gonarthrosis of the knee joint at home, it is important to enrich the diet with essential minerals and vitamins:

• vitamin D is produced in the body when sunlight hits the skin, and is also found in cod liver, dairy products;
• Vitamin B is found in eggs, fish, nuts, green vegetables, seafood;
• calcium, more often enters the body from milk and its products, as well as from sesame, parmesan, basil;
• vegetable fiber: all kinds of vegetables, herbs and fruits.

The basis of nutrition should be complex carbohydrates, they should contribute up to 80% of calories from the diet. The condition of the joints is positively affected by dishes prepared based on tendons of animal origin: natural jelly, aspic, extract from bull joints, jelly, etc.

The diet should be more:

• various dairy products;
• legumes;
• fresh vegetables with herbs, but you should eat less cabbage, tomatoes, bell peppers;
• pasta and bread (it is better to choose whole grains);
• various cereals, except oatmeal;
• all kinds of nuts;
• low-fat types of fish, meat;
• eggs.

Nutritionists recommend abandoning fatty, salty, sour and fried foods, as well as eliminating the use of coffee and alcohol. It is necessary to limit, but not completely exclude, the use of various oils, muffins, sweets and soda. When cooking, it is better to give priority to boiling, baking and steaming.

Before treating arthrosis of the knee joint at home with the help of nutritional correction, it is better to cleanse the body of harmful food waste. Consumption of vegetables, fruits, rice, along with decoctions of juniper, birch or nettle leaves, will help eliminate toxins and improve digestive function.

How to repair knees with arthrosis?

Symptoms and home treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint are controlled by the doctor, he also recommends limiting the mobility of the damaged limb. When the load is distributed on the injured knee, the severity of the symptoms decreases, and the progression of the disease slows down. With the help of a special bandage, the knee is fixed in a position that limits its motor ability and reduces the load on the joint. Knee braces help distribute the load evenly across the body.

It is recommended to treat gonarthrosis with a bandage at 1-2 degrees of pathological development. At home, the device can be replaced with an elastic bandage, it helps stop the pain. Periodically, the bandage should be removed (after 1-2 hours) to restore blood circulation in the knee.

Basic rules for wearing bandages:

• bandages are used strictly, but sparingly. Strong compression of adjacent tissues often leads to exacerbation of the disease;
• before applying the bandage, the legs are straightened;
• burdock leaves or honey compresses will help improve the effect of the bandage, they are placed under the material;
• if pain or discomfort occurs, it is recommended to see a doctor.

This technique is also prescribed at the relapse stage of the disease, but then it is better to give preference to special knee pads. With their help, it is possible to stabilize the situation, as well as extend the period of remission.

How to treat knee osteoarthritis at home?

The main condition of therapy is that the disease should be cured safely, any risky procedure is contraindicated. To determine the risk, the patient should always consult with an attending orthopedist or rheumatologist. When communicating with a doctor, it is often possible to develop more effective treatment methods.

It is important to remember that some therapeutic methods at home are not applicable, because they can trigger dangerous side effects: increased inflammation, allergies, and disorders of various internal systems.

Gymnastics for arthrosis

Articular diseases almost always require special care for the joints. Recovery can be done with adequate physical activity, but physical inactivity or hard work can harm the patient. Gymnastics procedures accelerate blood circulation in the limbs, reducing the severity of symptoms.

One of the best ways to treat arthrosis of the knee joint of the 2nd degree at home is gymnastics. This complex includes:

1. Immediately after a night's sleep, "cycling" exercises are performed. With rest, movement should take 15 minutes.
2. Lie on your back, pull your legs, bend at the knees, then straighten them. It is recommended to do 20 repetitions for each limb.
3. They sit on a chair and straighten their legs, fingers reaching for themselves. In the process of moving, it is important to focus as much attention as possible on well-being. If excessive tension is felt, the amplitude can be reduced.
4. Normal squatting. For approaches it is better to do 30 repetitions.
5. Walk often, at least 20-30 minutes a day.

This method can not only be treated, but also prevent the severity of the disease stage, improve the condition of the articular joints.

cold and warm

You can use cold and warm compresses:

• Cold therapy is used exclusively in the early stages of the disease. It helps relieve pain, reduce swelling, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect. You need to prepare the ice first and think about the easy position of the body so as not to do this while preparing the compress. It is important to sit for 30 minutes without moving, the legs will be slightly raised. An ice pack is applied to the knee, it is fixed with a bandage or bandage and wait half an hour in this position;
• A warm compress can only be used if there is no swelling in the knee. Heated sand, salt, etc. can be used as a heating agent. After placing the compress, there should be no burning sensation, if it is burned, it is cooled to a warm state. This method helps relieve pain.

Medicinal infusions and decoctions

One of the most effective ways to relieve pain in knee arthrosis at home is decoctions, tinctures for internal use and external application. They are designed to delay arthritic disorders and improve well-being. Recipes are based on various healing plants and extracts. With their help, the metabolism in the articular tissue is restored, the sensation of pain becomes dull, and the removal of harmful substances from the synovial fluid is accelerated.

Composition for oral administration

Treatment of arthrosis of the 2nd degree of the knee joint at home can also be done with the help of oral infusions, but they are forbidden to use:

• people with a tendency to alcoholism;
• patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency;
• violation of the function of the gastrointestinal tract and other disorders of internal organs.

The first and second stages of the disease often involve the use of oral drugs:

• stew on bay leaves. The plant relieves knee swelling and helps cleanse the body. The cleansing procedure requires the use of 10 g of dried bay leaves and a glass of boiling water. The mixture is baked, boiled and boiled for 15 minutes. Then the broth is poured into a thermos and left to infuse overnight. The prepared mixture is consumed for 3 days, 200 ml in small sips throughout the day. It is important to observe the dosage, no more than 200 ml per day, and also adhere to a diet based on: vegetables, fruits, herbs;
• colored in purple flowers. For cooking, 100 g of purple color is useful. Flowers are poured with vodka (you can use distilled water). The infusion process takes 1-2 weeks, then the composition is filtered and stored in a dark room. Take 30-40 drops before meals during breakfast and dinner;
• herbal tinctures. It will take 2 tbsp. l. parsley seeds, dandelion rhizomes (crushed), buckthorn, fennel. The listed herbs have positive reviews due to their effective analgesic effect. All ingredients are mixed and poured into 0. 5 liters of boiling water. Before using the composition, the mixture is allowed to cool. Take 2 tbsp. l. every day in the morning before meals;
• tincture on beets, cranberries and radishes (black variety). The listed ingredients are peeled, they are passed through a meat grinder. 0. 5 l of cognac is poured into the resulting composition, then everything is kneaded. In a dark and cool place, the mixture is infused for 10 days, this is necessary to acquire medicinal properties. After settling, the mixture is filtered and left in the refrigerator. Take 1 tbsp. l. in the morning, 10 minutes before meals.

Infusion for external use

Popular recipes for tinctures for external application:

• on birch buds. For preparation, use 100 g of the main ingredient and 500 ml of vodka (liquid alcohol is suitable). In order for the liquid to absorb all the useful substances, you need to leave it for 1 month in a dark place. The prepared composition is rubbed into the knee every day;
• on dandelion flowers. The flowers of the plant fall asleep in a glass container (preferably colored glass) and pour vodka. The infusion process takes 30 days. The ideal location should be at room temperature and protected from the sun. After filtering the dandelion, rub the knee every day in the evening with the composition. A woolen scarf is attached to the product.

Compresses in the treatment of arthrosis and methods of its use

When comparing the effectiveness of application and ointment, the first one shows the best results. It is better to give preference to proven recipes during treatment.

cabbage compress

Cooking algorithm:

1. We cut the cabbage and load it into the juicer.
2. The juice from the plant is used to soak a warm handkerchief, which is then applied to the sore spot.
3. Use the compress 1 time a day before going to bed.

From cabbage, there are other recipes for making compresses that do not require cutting the leaves. Preparation:

1. Whole cabbage leaves are separated, which are then diluted with vinegar and honey (3 to 1).
2. Sheets are rubbed with a mixture of vinegar and honey, only the part that will come into contact with the knee is treated.
3. Apply the sheet to the feet.
4. From above, the mixture is covered with plastic film or a wool scarf.

Both compressors improve well-being and eliminate discomfort. The duration of therapy is 1 month.

Compressed with honey and bile

The preparation of the compress is carried out in several stages:

1. Glycerin, honey, therapeutic bile, 5% iodine solution and 10% ammonia are mixed.
2. The composition is left in a cool, dark place for 10 days.
3. Before use, the composition is slightly heated and placed on a cloth.
4. A patch with the medicine is attached to the leg with a plastic film, and a scarf or a warm scarf is placed on top.

To increase the healing properties, the procedure is performed at night, and the compress is left until the morning. Patients note the complete elimination of pain, sometimes the effectiveness is not inferior to injections.

Compressed with horseradish

Recipe:

1. Carrot roots are washed on a medium grater.
2. This material is steamed in heated (but not boiled) water.
3. The material is applied to the cloth and attached to the knee.
4. Hold the medicine until the pain is completely gone.

Burdock compress

Compression will have a positive effect when collecting fresh leaves of plants in ecologically clean areas, it is better to choose plants away from roads and other sources of pollution.

How to cook:

1. Sheets are arranged, and a hot pan is placed on it.
2. They wait for the leaves to steam until they begin to release useful substances, then they are applied to the diseased area.
3. Top with a layer of plastic wrap and warm stuff.

It is recommended that before using the leaves on the skin, treat them with vegetable oil, preferably corn or olive.

Compress with dimethyl sulfoxide

This is a drug with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, often used to make compresses for arthrosis. For treatment, a 50% solution is used, that is, the initial composition of dimethyl sulfoxide is diluted with water 1 to 4. The mixture is impregnated with a gauze bandage and applied to the affected area. A plastic bag or film is placed on top, a napkin is tied with a cotton cloth. Duration of socks - 30 minutes. Therapeutic course - 10-14 days.

Application

According to their nature, applications do not differ from compresses. There are many types of applications in traditional medicine. Often, leaves of aloe, celandine, burdock and cooked cabbage are used to relieve pain and remove inflammation. Before use, all leaves are washed with high quality and beaten a little (you can crush, cut), the purpose of the procedure is to let the juice from the leaves. The application is placed on the affected area, they are wrapped in a warm cloth. Keep about 6-8 hours worth of sheets.

A rather unusual method of therapy is foil treatment. Sheets of food change the energy of muscles and joints. Patients claim that after application comes relief from pain and inflammation. Foil is wrapped around the entire body or diseased area.

Take a shower

Therapy of arthrosis at home often includes the use of therapeutic baths. They have a beneficial effect not only on organs with pathology, but also improve the condition of the whole organism. The water is heated to body temperature - 38 ° C, the patient is recommended to stay in the water for up to 20 minutes. Hot water baths are contraindicated.

To provide healing properties, additional ingredients are used:

• boil on birch branches;
• lavender extract, pine needles;
• turpentine;
• bischofite;
• sea salt;
• essential oils: bergamot, lemon, pine.

Mud therapy

This procedure is common in sanatoriums and resorts, but you can store mud (it must be curative) in a deposit or buy it in a pharmacy, this technique can also be used at home. The use of mud warms the joints and enriches cartilage tissue with useful microcomponents.

When warming up with mud, the following are also used:

• sea salt;
• ozokerite;
• sand;
• paraffin;
• mustard (dry).

Healing ointments and rubs

For the preparation of rubs and ointments, only natural ingredients are used. Bear or badger fat can be used as a base, but vegetable oil is a more economical option. To increase the effectiveness of the ointment, it is necessary to ensure intensive blood flow to the knee by warming the limb with self-massage.

garlic

Garlic is a storehouse of useful ingredients, it is not surprising that rubbing is done with it.

How to make:

1. The head is cleaned and crushed.
2. Pour the ingredients into a glass container and add 200 ml of oil.
3. Place the container in a place protected from light for 1 week.

There are no restrictions on the time of application of the application, but in the evening the effectiveness is slightly higher. In the evening, it is better to use it because of the specific smell. If applied in the morning, one will smell strongly of garlic.

Elecampane

Recipe:

1. Prepare 50 g of ground root, which is mixed with 120 ml of vodka.
2. Enter the mixture for 2 weeks.
3. Apply the rub to the affected area and hold until the discomfort disappears.

Eggs and apple cider vinegar

Preparation and application:

1. The mixture is made in equal proportions of egg yolk and apple cider vinegar.
2. You can use it immediately after preparation, the number of applications is 3 times in 7 days.
3. It is recommended to apply at night and leave until morning, wrapped in a warm cloth on top.

mummy

Production and use:

1. Mix 100 g of honey with 3 g of mumiyo.
2. After preparation, the mixture is applied to the skin near the diseased joint, preferably before going to bed.
3. Treatment lasts for 1 week.

You can supplement the recipe with the internal use of mumiyo, but the drug has contraindications.

Warming mustard ointment

Recipe:

1. Mix 100 g of mustard (in powder form) with 200 g of finely divided salt and a small piece of melted paraffin.
2. Mash the mixture until a paste is obtained.
3. The composition is placed in a glass container and infused for 12 hours.

It is better to use the ointment in the evening.

Celandine and olive oil

Recipe:

1. Remove the top of the plant (the roots are not used), you should get 3 tbsp. l.
2. Pour 200 ml of vegetable oil (olive or sunflower).
3. Infusion of the composition for 2 weeks.

The course of treatment is 1 month, the composition is used daily. Rub the oil infusion with a massaging motion.

Warming camphor ointment

To prepare the ointment, you need to have 2-3 chicken eggs, a bottle of 96% alcohol (100 g) and 50 g of camphor with mustard. Beat the eggs in a blender until the eggs are foamy and all the ingredients are combined. The mixture is applied to the affected area at night, the place is covered with a bandage on top. The course continues until recovery.

Animal fat

In diseases of the joints and muscles, animal fat, especially badger fat, is particularly effective. Other healthy types of fat are pork and offal. The substance is rubbed into the affected joint for 1 month.

Alternative Treatment

As an adjunct therapy, non-traditional medical fields are often used. They are based on the experience of Eastern healers, combined with modern scientific achievements.

The basis of antiarthrosis treatment can be used:

• ozone therapy;
• treatment with leeches;
• apitherapy;
• pharmacopuncture along with acupuncture;
• chiu energy treatment;
• moxibustion;
• manual treatment.

The only disadvantage of the direction is the complexity of the implementation with one's own hands, because it is necessary to have the right knowledge in each direction.

Hirudotherapy or leech therapy

The positive effect of leech occurs due to the special composition of saliva, which leads to the elimination of swelling, relieves inflammation and relieves pain. Hirudin and other specific enzymes enter the patient's bloodstream, which increases blood fluidity, stimulates the improvement of the quality of blood circulation and relieves pain.

Apitherapy or knee joint treatment with bees

Bees have great benefits not only with their waste, but their venom can help people with arthrosis. Bee venom belongs to the group of strong allergens, before using apitherapy it is important to test the allergic reaction, otherwise the patient will face serious complications.

A course of treatment with bees leads to irritation of specific points and small areas of tissue with small doses of venom. This procedure helps to activate blood circulation and improve nerve endings. This technique is associated with pain, but it brings good results.

Acupuncture

This technique involves impact on bioactive points, the procedure has several different effects:

• restore metabolism;
• helps strengthen the immune system to fight pathology;
• accelerates lymph flow and blood flow;
• relieves spasmodic and painful phenomena;
• improve well-being;
• restore joint function.

Today, acupuncture can be done in several versions:

• acupuncture using fine needles;
• pharmacopuncture implies an increase in effect with the help of drugs;
• moxotherapy involves the use of cones and cigars (usually from wormwood), which are used to treat diseased areas;
• acupressure, taking into account the knowledge of energy channels through which energy circulates. Shifting the body's power to restore the knee has positive feedback.

Kinesiotherapy

Therapy with the help of movement is prescribed for all articular pathologies. The method of performing the movement is determined individually.

With regular implementation of the procedure, it is possible:

• learn how to move properly so as not to injure the painful joint;
• increase muscle tone;
• develop links;
• increase stretch;
• restore cartilage function.

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is very dangerous because of complications and irreversible processes. Only timely treatment and adequate therapy will help prevent disability or severe pain. Treatment at home is the best way to prevent the development of the disease and improve the quality of life.