A large number of people suffer from osteoarthritis. The problem with most of them is that they do not go to the doctor in a timely manner, when it is possible to really stop the deformation processes in the knee joint. They start talking about their problem out loud when the disease is already on the rise, they have severe excruciating pain that just does not allow them to rest.
And when at this stage of the development of the disease a person comes to the doctor, he is prescribed drugs, which, as a rule, do not give a quick and tangible effect. Then he began to search the Internet for alternative methods of treating osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Are they effective? To a certain extent, yes. Folk remedies eliminate pain very quickly, but at the same time, unfortunately, they cannot cure the disease itself.
Therefore, it is recommended that their use be combined with drugs and a therapeutic regimen. Such complex treatment will slow down deformation processes and restore motor function. Let's take a closer look at what the alternative treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee includes.
Gelatin in the fight against osteoarthritis of the knee joint
Gelatin is a very useful product for the joints, which contains collagen. Thanks to him, the restoration of joint and bone tissues occurs. Take gelatin inside. Do this in the evening at the rate of 1 tbsp. pour 3 tbsp. l. boiled water and let swell until morning.
In the morning, the resulting mass is diluted with a glass of boiling water. If the gelatin is not completely dissolved, it should be placed in a water bath and brought to a uniform consistency. Then a little honey is added to the resulting drink. This remedy should be drunk completely 20 minutes before breakfast.
You need to take a gelatinous drink for exactly two weeks, then you need to take a 7-day break. To improve physical activity, you need to perform 3 courses of treatment of the joints with gelatin.
Horseradish compress
To make a medical compress at home, you need to take the horseradish root, peel it and wash it under running water. Grind the prepared root in a blender, mix it with a little water and bring to a boil. After that, you need to let the horseradish steep a little.
You should have a porridge, which you should apply in an even layer on the knee joint, wrap it with cling film and a warm scarf. It should be noted that horseradish is a very hot herb, so there may be a slight burning sensation during the procedure. It's normal. The procedure takes 30 minutes. Do this every 2 days. In total, you need to complete 10 sessions.
Rub sore knees with black radish
The alternative treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee involves regular rubbing of the black radish joint. To do this, the roots must be chopped in a blender or grated. The juice should be squeezed out of the resulting oatmeal. For one procedure you will need 200 ml of juice, in which you need to mix 150 g of honey, 1 tbsp. l. table salt and ½ glass of rubbing alcohol. Such a remedy should be used 2-3 times a day, rubbing it on the painful joints with massaging movements.
Pork fat for rubbing the knee joint
Pork fat is an excellent lubricant for the joints. It should be rubbed on the knee every day one hour before bedtime for six months. In this case, after rubbing, the joint should be wrapped with polyethylene and a warm scarf.
Eggs for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Take a chicken egg and place it on the table to warm it to room temperature. Crack the egg and place it in a mug and refrigerate (you won't need it).
Take the remaining shells and use your fingers to spread all of the contents over the painful joint. After that, carefully massage the wound. Do this every day before bed for several months.
Bay leaf knee remedy
Treatment of deforming osteoarthritis of the knee joint with folk remedies also involves the use of a decoction of bay leaves. It promotes the removal of salts and excess fluid from the body, which significantly reduces the load on the joints.
To prepare a broth, take 10 g of bay leaf, pour 200 ml of boiling water over it and put on low heat. You need to cook it for 10 to 15 minutes. After that, let the broth infuse a little, strain and drink throughout the day. The duration of treatment is 3 days. After that, it is imperative to take a week break and undergo another treatment for osteoarthritis with this broth.
Turpentine against osteoarthritis
Turpentine for the treatment of osteoarthritis began to be used over 200 years ago. To date, this remedy is used by many people. It should be noted that turpentine has a high therapeutic effect not only in the treatment of osteoarthritis, but also radiculitis.
It is very easy to use. It is necessary to rub turpentine into the painful joint every day before going to bed and apply a warm bandage on top. The compress should be kept overnight. The duration of treatment is 1 month.
Dandelion flowers for osteoarthritis of the knee
You can also treat osteoarthritis of the knee with folk remedies with fresh dandelion flowers. To do this, take 3-4 flowers, rinse thoroughly with running water, and then simply eat them. Dandelion tastes bitter and not pleasant. However, in the treatment of osteoarthritis it is really very effective.
Ginger therapeutic compress
Ginger compresses are great for fighting the symptoms of osteoarthritis. To prepare them, you will need to peel the ginger root and grate it on a fine grater. Then 2 tbsp. l. the resulting oatmeal should be mixed with the juice of one onion and apply the mixture to the painful joint. A warm bandage should be applied over the top.
You need to keep such a compress for 4 hours. This should be done every other day until all symptoms of the disease are gone.
We remind you that traditional methods of treating osteoarthritis of the knee are effective only in combination with drug therapy and a therapeutic regimen. In addition, they need to be applied for a long time. This is the only way to achieve lasting results.