Rest and Massage
Sometimes all you need to improve your knee pain is to rest your affected joint. This may even help to reduce the swelling in some cases, especially if you’re resting the articulation with your leg raised. As you rest, you can elevate your leg if it is painful and keep the affected knee above heart level to help prevent blood from pooling in your lower legs. It’s also important to gently stretch out the muscles of your quadriceps. After you’ve rested for 15 minutes, apply ice to the injured area, as mentioned above.
A massage can also help with knee pain, especially if the source of the problem has to do with tense muscles and tendons. Massage therapists can help you find out the best type of massage for you, and they are recommended if your pain is moderate or severe. Do not massage your legs when the pain is unbearable if you don’t know what you are doing. You could be doing more harm than good.