What can i do about my chronic knee pain? what can i do about my chronic knee pain? i am overweight and am working on losing weight, over-the-counter medications are not keeping the pain away, what more can i do?

Likely : Likely you have arthritis in the knee, but you should confirm this diagnosis with your doctor before undertaking a specific treatment regimen. Having said that, you already hit the nail on the head, so to speak. Overweight and obesity are major factors in knee problems- the knee takes many times your body weight in force with every step. Specific measures to address this include physical activity. Generally speaking, do something fairly strenuous to help burn calories while exercising your knee joint as well: walking moderate distances for example. If the pain is severe, then non-weight-bearing exercises could be considered. Two great examples are a stationary bicycle and swimming. For acute pain, try the rice acronym: rest from painful activities, ice your knee (15-20 minutes 2-3 times daily), compress with an elastic wrap, and elevate to help control swelling.

Another : Another great non-pharmalogical way to reduce knee pain is to find a good physical therapist that can help you strengthen the muscles around your knee to help support it during times of stress. Ask your doctor about getting you involved with such a program. In addition, ask you doctor about topical medications that you could benefit from rather than systemic.