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Knee pain

Years of playing football will take a toll on your knees. Between your regular checkups, do what you can around the house to decrease any discomfort.

May. 29, 2013 Mayo Clinic

Over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others) may help ease knee pain. Some people find relief by rubbing their knees with creams containing a numbing agent, such as lidocaine or capsaicin, the substance that makes chili peppers hot.

Self-care measures for an injured knee include: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.

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