[header] How to treat patellofemoral pain [title] Stay off your knee until the pain passes. [step] If you're experiencing pain in your knee, take some time to rest. Overexertion can make the pain worse, and possibly cause other complications.
[header] How to treat patellofemoral pain [title] Stay off your knee until the pain passes. [step] If you're experiencing pain in your knee, take some time to rest. Overexertion can make the pain worse, and possibly cause other complications.
When resting, you should sit and lie down. Keep your legs shoulder-width apart and elevate the affected leg to support yourself while you're resting. [title] Prop a rolled towel with your injured knee against the inside of your thigh. [step] This helps keep your knee elevated and you get warmth between your leg and the rolled towel. Don't hit your knee with anything heavy, like a tennis ball, if you feel pain or significant swelling. If you have joint problems, ibuprofen may be able to help. For a few days, avoid putting too much weight on the knee that is in pain. You may also want to refrain from certain activities that increase knee pain.