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A sprained knee is when there is an injury to the ligament and joint. They both work together to allow movement of the leg. When there is an injury <\/a>to the knee, the knee is unable to move properly. It will cause pain and swelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to alleviate the pain from a sprained knee, a person would have to go to rehabilitation, but there are eight home remedies you can do at home. You can save a lot of money by using home remedies while going to rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehabilitation is expensive, but if you try home remedies in addition, your sprained knee will heal much quicker. When you try home remedies, you have to take your time and be patient because you don\u2019t want to do additional damage to your knee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A knee sprain can contribute to arthritis. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to do home remedies because when that happens, you want to know how to alleviate the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Rest is a home remedy to alleviate a sprained knee. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Resting the knee allows it to heal and doesn\u2019t put pressure on it. You don\u2019t want to do strenuous exercise when you have a sprained knee because it\u2019ll take longer to heal in addition to it being painful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t even walk on it because it\u2019ll be painful. It may be difficult for you to rest when you have been active for so long. The other leg can be exercised during this time. Just because one knee is injured doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t exercise the other one. You can ride an exercise bike or raise your leg up and down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you ride an exercise <\/a>bike, the other leg needs to be in a position where it\u2019s not affected. It should be in a still position. By exercising the other leg, it stays strong, so when the other knee gets back to work, you\u2019ll have two strong knees and legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Icing the sprained knee is an effective home remedy. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Placing ice on the knee will reduce swelling and inflammation<\/a>. In some cases, it will help with the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you ice, place the ice pack between a towel, so that you don\u2019t have it directly on your skin. You could get frostbite. When icing, do it for 10 to 15 minutes every few hours for a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat shouldn\u2019t be applied to knee pain. Some people say to use a combination of cold and hot therapy, but in this case, cold therapy is the best. Heat therapy will relax the muscles, but when you have a sprained knee, the ligaments and joints are affected, not the muscles.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing to remember is when you ice your knee, make sure you\u2019re in a warm room because the ice will make you cold. You want your knee pain and swelling to go away, not to catch a cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Compression is a home remedy for a sprained knee. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Compression helps stop the swelling in a sprained knee. Wrap the knee lightly with a bandage, but don\u2019t obstruct circulation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When wrapping your knee and the pain increases, loosen the bandage. Check the bandage every day to see if the swelling has gone down. Once the swelling goes away, you don\u2019t have to wrap it anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you compress your knee, you don\u2019t want it too tight. Some people feel if they compress it tightly, it\u2019ll make the swelling go away, but that\u2019s not the case. It\u2019ll make the swelling and pain increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no need to put yourself in extra pain so that you can get rid of a symptom. Your sprained knee will get worse instead of better. Compression has a purpose and its purpose is to alleviate swelling in a good way, not a bad way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Elevating your sprained knee is a home remedy. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elevating your knee can reduce the swelling<\/a>. It is a good idea to raise it above your heart for the best results. You can place two pillows underneath your knee and elevate it at 45-degrees. It is best to elevate the leg at night, but it can be done at any time of the day. The more you elevate your leg, the swelling of the knee will go down quicker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletes who are still in school should elevate their leg in class and in the cafeteria. The instructors know your condition, so it shouldn\u2019t be an issue. Even during practice, you can elevate your leg and work on another leg that is still good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t stop working out on the good leg because the other leg\u2019s knee is bad. It needs to remain strong while you\u2019re trying to heal your injured knee. There are exercises you can do while sitting down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Ibuprofen and Tylenol can be taken to alleviate pain and inflammation with a sprained knee. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These medications should only be taken as needed and at the correct dosage. Tylenol or Ibuprofen <\/a>needs to be taken with food and a glass of water. The medicine will work much better when taken this way. They have different formulas of Tylenol and Ibuprofen, so make sure you purchase the correct one for your sprained knee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, they have a Tylenol PM. Don\u2019t take that during the day, especially if you have somewhere to go. You probably won\u2019t be able to drive while you have a sprained knee, but if you do be careful when it comes to over-the-counter-medications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to choose the correct one. If you do happen to drive, it\u2019ll make you drowsy if you use the wrong formula. All pain medication should be taken when you are at home and have no place to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Rub topical analgesics cream or ointment can help when you have a sprained knee. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Analgesic <\/a>creams and ointments should be massaged onto the knee gently every couple of hours. Apply a thin layer to the affected area no more than four times a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since you have a sprained knee, make sure you purchase the cold analgesic formula. This can be used in addition to icing the knee. Analgesics are short term solutions and should only be used until the pain goes away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They won\u2019t help reduce the swelling or inflammation. They are more of a pain-relieving solution. It is a good idea to use topical analgesics when you don\u2019t have to go outside because since they are medicated, you want to remain in a warm area. In the wintertime, it can open your pores if you decide to put it on and go outside. This can lead to a cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Epsom salt bath is a home remedy to alleviate a sprained knee. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Epsom salt<\/a> alleviates swelling and pain in a sprained knee. Pour as much as you need into the tub with cool water. When getting in and out of the tub take your time. Sit down in the tub for 20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Epsom salt bath can be done a couple of times a day. When getting in and out of the tub, you\u2019ll need assistance, unless you have a side railing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may fall down and injure yourself if you don\u2019t have assistance. Epsom salt comes in many fragrances, so it\u2019s up to you on which one you want. The ones that have fragrance have essential oils in them, which are good for a sprained knee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The essential oils will help aid in the healing of the sprained knee, such as getting rid of the pain and swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Eating pineapple will help alleviate a sprained knee. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When eating pineapple<\/a>, eat large amounts of it. It contains enzyme bromelain that aids in quick healing. The downside of bromelain is that it can cause itching and dermatitis if you have an allergy to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sprained knee will heal quicker with a healthy diet. Along with eating pineapple, getting rid of sugar and salt in your diet is helpful. Just incorporating pineapple alone will not work if you have an unhealthy diet. Canned pineapple is good, but if it\u2019s possible to buy fresh pineapple and cut it in chunks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you have your leg elevated and resting, eat some pineapple. When it\u2019s time to get up, you should notice that your pain has lessened. You should eat more than pineapple. When the pain hits you, you don\u2019t want to just eat pineapple all day. You need to eat other healthy foods as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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