– Over-the-counter pain medication. Any medication that reduces inflammation can improve your symptoms, such as anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen and naproxen.
– Heat or ice. …
– Corticosteroid injection. …
– Orthotic boot. …
– Surgery. …
– Physical therapy.
What is the best medicine for knee nerve pain?
Over-the-counter medications — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) — may help ease knee pain. Some people find relief by rubbing the affected knee with creams containing a numbing agent, such as lidocaine, or capsaicin, the substance that makes chili peppers hot.
How do you treat a pinched nerve behind your knee?
Ice and heat: Apply ice and heat as you would with any swollen area for temporary relief. Over-the-counter pain relievers: Acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help your symptoms. NSAIDs include ibuprofen and naproxen.
What does a pinched nerve feel like in the knee?
Numbness or less feeling in the area supplied by the nerve. Sharp, aching or burning pain, which may radiate outward. Tingling, or a pins and needles feeling. Muscle weakness in the affected area.
