Alternative Therapies
In addition to medication and exercise, other non-medical therapies may help in better management of knee arthritis. [4] These include:
Stress management
When you have anxiety you face long-term stress, which results in the production of cytokine molecules in your body. Inflammation caused by these cytokines causes swelling of your joint and ultimately leads to severe pain during your movements.
Stress management activities, such as meditation, tai chi and yoga can help reduce pain and inflammation.