How to treat arthritis flare-up in knee?

I can't give medical advice, but for my own knee arthritis flare-ups, I avoid walking too much and just rest the joint. I usually apply a mild pain relief spray and wear a soft knee support sleeve which keeps the joint warm and stable. This usually helps me manage the worst of it for a couple of days.

Knee pain is the worst, yaar. When my mom has a flare-up, she actually uses an ice pack for 15 minutes to numb the area, and it helps a lot. Don't do any heavy climbing or stairs for a few days, just let the joint rest as much as possible.

I literally just got over a terrible knee flare-up last week. My physiotherapist advised me to do very light ankle pumps while lying down to keep the blood flowing without straining the knee. Combining that with the prescribed anti-inflammatory gel made a huge difference in just three days.

For knee arthritis flare-ups, temporary relief like icing can help, but it's really best to consult your orthopedist. They can adjust your medication or suggest specific physiotherapy exercises that are safe for your joint. Self-treating too much can sometimes worsen the wear and tear.