 Osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis is an age-related degenerative disease which commonly affect the knee joint. Treatment relies on combination of conventional medicine and lifestyle changes. There are pain medications which help but they come with side effects on long-term use. Fortunately, home remedies, lifestyle changes and natural methods can help manage osteoarthritis of knee joint with minimal side effects. Osteoarthritis generally affects people above the age of 60 and most of this age group suffer from comorbid conditions like diabetes, hypertension, etc. During this unfortunate time of COVID-19 pandemic, it is safer for the elderly age group to remain indoors unless there is an emergency situation. The tips I am going to give you in this video will help you manage osteoarthritis at home. Hot and cold compresses When painful, hot and cold compresses are very helpful. Cold compresses are beneficial during the acute phase when there is inflammation and hot compresses are helpful during chronic pain and stiffness. Similarly, epsom salt bath is very helpful in reducing pain and relieving inflammation. Topical ointments and creams Ointments, creams or gels which contain paracetamol, ibuprofen, dyclophonac, capsaicin act as counter nutrient and help numb the pain. You can apply them on the joint or combine them with hot and cold compresses. Make sure you do not apply them on crack or unhealthy skin. Braces and support devices Grab bars can be of help to assist you to sit and get up in bathrooms and toilets. There are lot of braces available in the market to help osteoarthritis of the knee joint. They range from simple kneecaps to complex offloading braces. Make sure you consult a doctor and he will help you choose the brace appropriate for your condition. Sticks or canes also help you recover from the acute pain you have, though they may not provide any long term solutions. Lifestyle changes For more long term solutions, lifestyle changes are more effective. Regular exercise for general well being like walking and yoga and in particular quadricets exercises are the most effective non drug treatment for reducing pain and improving movement in osteoarthritis. Eat healthy, broccoli, citrus fruits, garlic, low fat dairy, nuts, ginger, turmeric, green tea and fruits rich in omega 3 fatty acids help in reducing inflammation thereby reducing pain. Eating sugar, white bread, salt, saturated and trans fat and alcohol have been found to be very helpful. Maintain a healthy weight According to the arthritis foundation, each pound of body weight puts equivalent of 3 to 6 pounds on knee joint. Keeping your weight healthy can go a long way in reducing joint pain and preventing the progress of osteoarthritis. When is it necessary for you to consult your doctor? Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition with no cure. You need to consult your doctor. If your pain persists or gets worse, you are not able to do your day to day activities. You notice a swelling or deformity in your knee joint. If you are prone to falls, then you have to visit a doctor. If you have constitutional symptoms like fever etc., then you have to visit a doctor. Stay safe during this difficult time but do not neglect your symptoms.