aloe vera for knee pain - #18125
I am dealing with some pretty annoying knee pain lately and I’ve been trying to figure out what might help. A week ago, I went hiking, and on the way down, I slipped and landed kind of hard on my knee. Ever since then, it’s been swollen and hurting a lot, mostly on the inside part. My friend mentioned using aloe vera for knee pain, saying it can reduce inflammation, but I honestly don't know if that's true. I've tried ice packs and over-the-counter pain meds, but they're not doing much, and this knee pain is really getting in the way of my daily life! Has anyone else tried aloe vera for knee pain? Like, is it better as a topical gel or should I be taking it in juice form? Also, what’s the best way to apply it? Just slather it on or is there a specific method? I read somewhere that fresh aloe vera works better than store-bought stuff but what if I can’t find fresh aloe around here? Would using store-bought aloe vera for knee pain even work then? Just trying to figure out if this is worth a shot or if I should head to the doctor soon. Any advice would be super helpful!
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