Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with knee pain.

Ignore: Strengthen quads and stretch hamstrings for improved knee function and decrease pain.

Ignore: Do not endure knee pain. Get an evaluation. Pain may be a sign of a more serious problem.

Ignore: Shoe wear is an integral thing to look at when dealing with knee pain, make sure you wear good shoes.

Ignore: Do use an athletic knee brace when playing sports if your knee feels unstable.

Do: Try acetaminophen or ibuprofen first for pain relief.

Do: Do visit a physical therapist to help treat your knee condition.

Do: Do follow up with a doctor for knee pain, especially if it "gives out".

Do: Do decrease the volume and intensity of activities during acute knee pain.

Don't: Don't assume that your knee problems will heal on their own if it's been awhile. See a doc.

Prophylactic: Prophylactic pain med use than exercise. Take medicine after breakfast, and walk in warm dry weather.

Ignore: Avoid using the incline feature on the treadmill when exercising to reduce stress on the knee.

Do:: Do: strengthen quadriceps muscles Don't: run on hard surfaces.

Stay: Stay loose - using the leg muscles gently when in pain decreases spasms and the sudden knee pains.

Climbing: Climbing stairs today? Use your large muscles, weight on your heels. Don't walk on your toes.

For: For acute neck pain, use iced compresses if in spasm or feels hot. Do not use heat.

Ignore: It depends on the cause of the knee pain. Have the knee evaluated by orthopedist or rheumatologist.

Most: Most of the time pain reflects too much of an activity for too long a time . So adjust accordingly.

Ignore: The most important thing is to have a good strong quadriceps muscle. This Muscle supports the knee.