What To Expect With A Knee Replacement

So, what's the knee pain game plan?

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From non-pharmaceutical treatments to surgical replacement options, we’ve got plenty of ways to help you tackle knee pain.

Ask your surgeon before trying any of the treatment options below.

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Non-Pharmaceutical Treatments

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You’ve gotta start somewhere

These basic self-care strategies are good starting points for managing symptoms. If these don’t work well enough, you may want to talk to your doctor about medications for relief.

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Cold/heat, supports, pain creams

Treat with cold or heat; use supports like canes, knee braces, or shock-absorbing shoe inserts; or apply topical pain creams with ingredients like capsaicin, menthol, camphor, or CBD.

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Exercise, physical therapy, integrative medicine

Stay active with swimming, biking, or walking; use physical therapy to help increase strength and flexibility; consider acupuncture or massage.

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Weight loss

Carrying extra weight puts more stress on your knees. And fat cells around your joints? They can stir up inflammation your joints could do without.

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