My aunty have a knee problem, when she sit and try to stand up she have pain on her knees please help. She's now 45 years old.

Question

Pain in knee after 45 can because of degenerative changes in cartilage of knee. Signs are increase in pain while stair climbing, cross leg sitting, squatting, cracks in knee while bending or extension. All degenerative changes increases with age so I you have to prevent it for further damage of cartilage. I would suggest you following 1. Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, stair climbing 2. Hot water fomentation three time daily for knee 3. Massage with olive oil twice daily on affected knee 4. Simple oa knee exercise basic (search on you tube) note: don’t do any exercise which increases pain if pain still persists please contact nearest physical therapy clinic. Have patience and stay positive is key for getting relief.

Bhavesh Jani · Accepted Answer

Pain in knee after 45 can because of degenerative changes in cartilage of knee. Signs are increase in pain while stair climbing, cross leg sitting, squatting, cracks in knee while bending or extension. All degenerative changes increases with age so I you have to prevent it for further damage of cartilage. I would suggest you following 1. Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, stair climbing 2. Hot water fomentation three time daily for knee 3. Massage with olive oil twice daily on affected knee 4. Simple oa knee exercise basic (search on you tube) note: don’t do any exercise which increases pain if pain still persists please contact nearest physical therapy clinic. Have patience and stay positive is key for getting relief.