Housemaid's Knee

Housemaid’s knee is a condition where there is an inflammation along the pocket of tissue which covers the kneecap; this inflammation usually develops as a result of kneeling for long periods of time and can also be caused by some hard physical blow to the knees. The kneecaps swell up and become red and extremely painful as the tissue pocket covering the knee fills up with fluid. This swelling of the knee is the first symptom of the condition.

Supplements and herbs

The painful sensations can be eased down using a poultice made from the comfrey herb. This herbal preparation can be made by using a handful of fresh or dried comfrey leaves boiled using some water on an open saucepan. Once the leaves have been boiled, they can be removed from the source of heat, and placed between two pieces of gauze so as to extract the poultice. Place this poultice on the knee after allowing the herbal remedy to cool down slightly, by exposing it to open air. Ideally the gauze covering must be hot when it is applied, it should not be so hot as to burn the tissues. The warmth in the compress can be maintained by using a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel and placing this directly on the knee over the cooled poultice.

Homeopathy

Apply Ruta graveolens 6c cream locally, thrice daily, for up to a week.

Additional things you may do

The best treatment for extreme pain in the knees is constant relaxation and rest-as soon as the pain becomes extreme in the knees, you must immediately rest preferably in bed. Do not kneel or place any strain on the knees and try to keep the legs elevated as much as possible, and at all times. Toxins are eliminated by the use of hot and cold treatments; such treatments also increase the circulation of blood into the area, and results in bringing relief from inflammation and pain. Use a kitchen towel to make a cold pack of frozen peas or use an ice pack by wrapping a plastic bag full of ice cubes-these packs must be applied as a direct topical remedy on the affected knee. You can also try using a hot water bottle as direct topical remedy; wrap a towel around the hot water bottle when applying it to the knees. The hot and cold treatment should ideally be carried out in this way, first, apply the ice pack on the affected knee for ten minutes continuously, this session must be followed by the application of the hot water bottle for the next ten minutes. The treatment must be alternated several times to bring full and total relief from the painful symptoms. This hot and cold treatment must be performed each morning and every night as long as necessary. Another great treatment methodology is to ask an expert and experienced professional masseur to massage the affected muscles lying just above and below the affected joint of the knee-regular massages to the area will encourage the circulation of blood in the area and lead to the elimination of toxins which have accumulated in that region of the body.

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