Joint pain in knee can be very troublesome especially when you are doing your daily tasks. What do you do when you knees "creak and crack" when you're carrying heavy loads? Lets' discuss rheumatoid arthritis, specifically joint pain in knees in this article. Plus I'll give you some tips on some home remedies and other alternatives.

Our knees are one of the most movable joints in our body. Swelling, inflammation and tearing could cause pain that sometimes radiates at the legs and ankles. This is because of rheumatoid arthritis, or the defined as joint inflammation. Arthritis pain is caused by the progressive degeneration of joints in the bones together with age. In some cases, it can be caused by activities which require continuous use of our knees. It can also be from an injury or trauma. It can also be caused by dislocation of bones or inflammation of nearby tendons.

Because of technological innovations for health care nowadays, new alternatives and a series of home treatments have come up for the benefits of people with arthritis. Joint pain treatments include medications like anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, pain relievers and analgesics, home treatments, dietary supplements and surgery.

Here are some tips for home treatment for your joint pain in knee. I've been trying them and they are very helpful. I hope this can help you get through with your arthritis. 1. Apply ice for 10-15 minutes to ease the pain. Don't apply ice directly on skin. You may wrap it in a cloth or towel. 2. Taking rest for few days until the pain subsides is recommended. 3. You may use an analgesic or pain reliever to help reduce pain. 4. Avoid resuming to a strenuous activity just after an arthritis attack. 5. Consult a doctor or a physical therapist for proper knees exercises.

I hope these tips have helped you a lot. Proper education can help you ease your own worries. Don't let your joint pain in knee bother you. Act now.