Learning how to use knee pads and warm joints properly can help arthritis patients survive the winter.
Knee pads can protect the knee joint and provide stable support, and the fully wrapped knee pads also have a local warmth effect. Before use, make sure the knee area is clean, dry, and the skin is free of trauma or inflammation. The type and size of the knee brace should be appropriate to ensure that the knee joint fits and is fixed.
Wear it tightly and avoid over-tightening. In addition, joint hot compresses, which can be divided into dry hot compresses and moist hot compresses, can promote local blood circulation, reduce inflammatory reactions, and promote the penetration of topical drugs.
It is important to note that you do not rely too much on knee braces to avoid muscle atrophy and joint stiffness.
The temperature of the hot compress should not be too high, and the dry hot compress should not be directly applied to the surface of the skin to prevent burns. When applying a wet compress with a medicated patch or a decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the skin can tolerate it and avoid allergies. People with thrombophlebitis, peripheral vascular disease, and broken skin should not apply hot compresses.
If the joint pain persists and cannot be relieved, swelling, morning stiffness and deformity occur, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.