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Posted 2/6/2013 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
My sister is in her carrying stage and she is often found complaining of knee pain. This knee pain has made her night sleepless and restless. She has been trying for applying some heat pads but they are of no help. After consulting a doctor he said its normal to have knee pain during pregnancy as much of the weight is exerted on the knees and this can be dealt with some exercises. So, can anyone suggest with some therapies that will make her to feel comfort?
Posted 2/6/2013 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
I would suggest icing the knees instead of applying heat. That can help reduce the inflammation and pain caused by the extra weight she is now carrying every day.

I put a mixture of 2/3 water and 1/3 rubbing alcohol in a zip-lock bag and keep it in the freezer all the time. Then when I need to ice a joint or muscle I wrap the bag in a hand towel and apply the ice pack that way.

Also, I hope your sister is sitting down and elevating her feet whenever she can. This helps reduce swelling and pain also.
Posted 2/6/2013 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
It may help for her to sleep with a pillow between her knees. It's odd how hormones can affect the body during pregnancy.
Elevation, alternating heat and ice, and rest are the best things for her. It could help to stretch her legs, too. There's a bunch of great pregnancy sites that list low impact stretches. If she doesn't have much swelling a short walk may help, too. She just needs to keep moving to keep her knees from stiffening up.
Posted 2/8/2013 6:33 AM (GMT 0)

Judy2 said...
I would suggest icing the knees instead of applying heat. That can help reduce the inflammation and pain caused by the extra weight she is now carrying every day.

I put a mixture of 2/3 water and 1/3 rubbing alcohol in a zip-lock bag and keep it in the freezer all the time. Then when I need to ice a joint or muscle I wrap the bag in a hand towel and apply the ice pack that way.

Also, I hope your sister is sitting down and elevating her feet whenever she can. This helps reduce swelling and pain also.

Well, thanks for guiding. I Would really try for ice therapy. Hope this would result in getting an improved sleep which she needs at this stage.

Post Edited (angelinabailey) : 2/8/2013 12:05:00 AM (GMT-7)

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