The joints of the knees are very vulnerable and are often subjected to increased stress, so their pathologies are diagnosed very often. The causes and symptoms of diseases of knee joints are diverse, but almost all pathologies from this group lead to impairment of mobility in the knee, restriction of movement, swelling, and pain. In the absence of adequate treatment, disability often develops.
All diseases of knee joints (arthritis, bursitis, arthrosis, etc.) require complex therapy, and treatment often involves the use of ointments (gels, balms, etc.). These means for external use are intended, mainly, for pain relief, reduction of inflammatory processes and swelling in the knee area. Consider, the treatment with which ointments is recommended most often if the knee joints ache.
Ointments for the treatment of knee joints
Ointments for pain in knee joints can be divided into three main groups:
- painkillers;
- warming;
- anti-inflammatory.
Let's give the names of effective and common ointments for knee joints and briefly describe them.
Pain relief ointments for knee joints
This type of ointment is intended primarily for use immediately after the injury of the joint (as a result of impact, fall, etc.). These funds, as a rule, have a cooling effect, soothe the affected area, help to reduce pain and prevent the appearance of puffiness.
Such ointments can be administered with the following substances:
- menthol;
- camphor;
- essential oils;
- analgesics;
- anticoagulants, etc.
When applying such a tool, do not rub them into the skin, but simply apply a thin layer of damage. It should also be noted that these medications are not applied to open wounds.
The list of pain relievers for joints includes such drugs:
- Troxevasin ;
- Menovazine;
- Arnigel;
- Vipratox;
- Dolobene and others.
Warming Ointments for Knee Joints
Ointments with a warming effect are used not immediately after the injury, but in the rehabilitation period. Also, they are often recommended to use for preventive purposes before physical exertion, training. The composition of these funds usually includes components of natural origin, causing a rush of blood to the affected joint. Thanks to this, the speed of metabolic processes increases, and the restoration of knee tissues occurs faster. Ointments for joints of the knee of the warming action should be used with caution. they can cause allergic reactions, burns. This includes such drugs as:
- Finalgon;
- Bom-Bengu;
- Capsicam ;
- Ben-Gay;
- Espoo and others.
Anti-inflammatory ointment for knee joints
This group includes ointments containing various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These ointments should be applied, lightly rubbing into the skin with massage movements. Their systematic use helps to reduce pain in the joints of the knees, eliminate stiffness, improve motor activity, and remove puffiness. The pronounced anti-inflammatory effect is due to the good absorption of the drug and the accumulation of active substances in the synovial membrane and synovial fluid of the knee joint. Popular agents that are related to anti-inflammatory drugs
- Finalal;
- Diclofenac;
- Arthrosylen;
- Bystrumgel;
- Nurofen et al.
It should be noted that any of the ointments listed above should be used only after consultation with the doctor and establishing the cause of inflammation and pain of the knee joint.