<s>[INST] age 60,severe knee pains,and also at shoulders which improved lot,but knee pain is problem and burden on the family walking is some times very difficult,I am well educated but difficult to work,painkillers as per doctors advise give relief but again the paining starts. [/INST] Hello, As your age is 60, we can expect some Degenerative changes in the joint. Due to which there will be reduced joint space and inflammation. With the anti-inflammatory drug, you should have relief from pain. For long-run results, you need to do exercises which helps improve the joint space and improve the muscle strength. Exercises like - static Quadriceps, static hamstring, ankle toe movements, knee range of motion exercises, straight leg raise should help regain the knee joint space and improve the muscle strength. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist </s>