How can you make a knee stop hurting?

How do you make your knee stop hurting?

• My knee just started to hurt out of no where and I need it to feel better before my first cheer competition. When I bend it, it hurts and I don't know what to do! Help me please!

• Answer:

  YOu can try RICE to reduce the pain RICE Stands for Rest, ICE, Compression and Elevation Rest is required initially depending on how long it takes to recover. I – Stands for ICE. You can ICE massage directly on where it hurts. Take Styrofoam cup filled with water and Freeze it. Remove the bottom portion of the cup and use it to massage. Don’t do this more than 20 minutes at any given time. Do ICE Massage 2 to 3 times a day based on the pain level. You can also try to keep ice bag on your knee or where it hurts. Usually Ice massage is more effective than ice bag. Compression: Use Compression bandage to keep the swelling out. (If you have swelling) You can use this while taking rest. If you don’t feel comfortable you don’t have to compress it. Elevation: Leg or your knee has to be kept elevated above your heart while you are lying down. This will bring the swelling down. You can do this for few minutes a day or while taking rest. You don’t have to do all of it, See whichever suits you. If the knee pain persists, consult an orthopaedic to get suggestions. After the pain is gone, slowly start knee exercise, you might have to consult a good PT for that. Good luck with your recovery