Practice RICE

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) is one of the most effective techniques that can help you alleviate knee pain, minimizes stiffness, and improves your range of motion. Following RICE can help you swelling and inflammation too.

Try Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers

Usually doctors recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help minimize pain. Taking medications can help you ease pain and swelling. Well, over-the-counter (NSAIDs) involve naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) to get relief from pain.

Lean on Crutches

Depending on the condition, some people require crutches before surgery and many people need surgery after operation. It’s quite frustrating but very important and help you with recovery. You can ask your physical therapist or physiotherapist when you can stop using crutches.