When you don’t run or walk fast because of knee pain, you might be missing those days when you used to run or walk fast. All those who suffer from such pain, really miss those active days.
Why do you feel knee pain? Let’s first know this in simple way
But don’t worry, I’ll try to tell you how you can cure or lessen your joint pain with 7 easy yet effective ways. Point no. 4th will surely surprise you and I’m confident you didn’t know about it.
Knee pain occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint wears down over time for some reason. As the cartilage degenerates, the bones in the knee can begin to rub against each other, causing friction and discomfort. This friction between the bones is what leads to pain in the knee joint.
Causes of joints pain
- Increased vata dosha in the body. It dries your joints’ lubricants and the joints start having friction between them.
- Any injury because of any accident.
- More weight as it will put more pressure on knee joints.
- Less movement of joints. For example, lying in bed all the time.
- Age, though if one cares about his joints, this joint pain can be avoided till the end.
7 ways to cure joint pain naturally
1. Stop eating sour food items.
As per Ayurveda, sour items can increase knee pain. Fruits that are in this category: lemons, sour oranges, grapes, sour cherries, tamarind, green apples, cranberries, etc.
Curd and lassi also comes in sour category but it’s okay if you consume that before noon. You must stop taking it post noon. Also in winters, you can stop taking dahi and lassi at all.
It includes junk food as well like golgappa, tikka, dahi vada etc. you should avoid consuming all such items.
2. Special light exercises for joints
They will relax your joints and reduce inflammation.
3. Mix limestone (chuna) in yogurt or lentils
It’s rich in calcium and aids in generating cartilage in the joints. However, it’s important to note that people prone to developing stones should avoid consuming limestone.
4. Do whole body massage and not just knee massage
The aim is to reduce vata dosha in the body. This vata dosha is responsible for knee pain. The massage should always be done towards the heart. It will benefit you in 2 ways: 1. The blood circulation will improve. 2. It will reduce the vata dosha in the body.
5. Start taking methi dana(fenugreek seeds) in water
It reduces vata dosha in the body. Soak 1 teaspoon of methi dana in 1 glass of water at night and in the morning drink this water empty stomach and chew the soaked methi dana.
6. Boil flowers of harshringar plant and drink this water
In Ayurveda, this is considered the most effective herb of all. Make chutney from the flowers of this plant, boil it in water, and drink it once it cools down.
7. No Bed tea or coffee in the morning
Bed tea is actually bad. People with a predominance of VATA DOSHA tend to be the most sensitive to caffeine. And, as I told earlier, Vata dosha is responsible for knee pain or any other joint pain.
So, don’t let knee pain steal away the joy of moving freely. With the right knowledge and a few lifestyle changes, you can bring back those active, pain-free days. The remedies and practices shared today are simple, natural, and deeply rooted in ancient wisdom. Remember, your body is capable of healing if you give it the care and attention it deserves. Start incorporating these steps into your routine, and watch the transformation unfold. Your knees deserve to feel strong and healthy again – and you have the power to make it happen! Let’s embark on this healing journey together, one step at a time.
Stay healthy, not just fit and believe in Ayurveda.
