Winter is coming, what should I do if my knees are cold?

In winter, the knee joint is most vulnerable to the cold wind.

Solution of knee cold in winter

1, keep warm.

When the knee joint is cold, the blood vessels contract and the blood circulation becomes worse, which often aggravates the pain. Therefore, when the weather is cold, we should pay attention to keep warm and wear knee pads when necessary to prevent the knee joint from catching cold. During the day, you can thicken your underwear and wear knee pads with appropriate elasticity. If the knee pads are too tight, it will hinder local blood circulation and aggravate the condition. At night, you can make a thick trousers tube with cotton and cotton cloth, which should be worn at the knee joint. Trouser legs can't be too tight, just be comfortable. Both ends should be lightly fastened with cotton tape to avoid loosening.

2. When your knees are cold, poke the rabbit hole.

Futu point belongs to the stomach meridian of Foot Yangming, and it is good at expelling wind and removing dampness, dredging meridians, dispelling cold and relieving pain. Indications: low back pain, cold knees and paralysis of lower limbs. When the knee is cold and painful, you can massage the rabbit hole with your thumb to make the local pain obvious, and it is best to reduce the heat. Moxibustion can also be used to enhance the curative effect. (Futu point is on the lateral thigh, on the connecting line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the outer edge of patella, 6 inches above the outer edge of patella. )

Step 3 don't touch cold water

Rheumatoid arthritis patients should always pay attention to the weather forecast, strengthen cold protection and warmth when cold wave strikes or weather changes, and try not to touch cold water. Experts especially remind some ladies who love beauty not to wear skirts in cold weather. Some rheumatic knee arthritis is actually a frozen "skirt disease". When the temperature is below 16℃, they should put on clothes in time, and even put on knee pads to protect their knees.

4, a reasonable diet

Supplementing more vitamin E and eating more foods containing nicotinic acid and B vitamins can dilate peripheral blood vessels. Eat more isothermal foods such as nuts and carrots, and avoid eating cold food, ice products or drinking cold drinks. Eating spicy food such as pepper and mustard can promote blood circulation. Insist on eating on time, don't lose weight by partial eclipse, and let the body store some appropriate fat, which can help maintain body temperature.

5. Hot compress your knees

Hot compress can dilate blood vessels, improve local blood circulation, promote local metabolism, relieve muscle spasm, relax nerves and improve tendon softness. Hot compress is divided into dry hot compress and wet hot compress. Dry hot compress is hot compress with a hot water bottle, which is applied to the knee for 20-30 minutes each time, 1-3 times a day. Wet hot compress is to soak a towel or gauze in a hot water basin, take it out and twist it until it is half dry, apply it on your knees, and cover it with a cotton pad to prevent the loss of hot air. Change it every 5 minutes, apply it for 20-30 minutes, and apply it 1-3 times a day.

6. soak your feet in hot water

As the saying goes, "it is better to take tonic when soaking feet in hot water", and soaking feet in hot water is beneficial to prevent osteoarthritis. Zou Yonggen said that in the cold and humid season, it is best to soak your feet with hot water after going home, which can not only improve your immunity, but also prevent rheumatic diseases induced by humid environment. When soaking feet, hot water should be soaked above the ankle for about 20 minutes, which can promote blood circulation of lower limbs.

7. Get more sunshine

Get more sunshine, keep your knees warm and avoid catching a cold. The sunshine time decreases in winter. When the weather is good, we should get more sunshine, increase the formation of vitamin D in the body, increase the absorption and utilization of calcium, and maintain the bones in the body.

8. It is not good for high heels to be too high or too low.

Patients with knee arthritis should choose comfortable shoes, high heels and thin flat shoes are not suitable. Because when walking in flat shoes, the weight will fall on the heel too much, and the walking time will be longer. The impulse to upload may make people's heels, ankles, knees, hips, waist and other parts uncomfortable. After a long time, the adverse effects on joints will lead to knee arthritis. Therefore, it is suggested to wear soft shoes with elastic soles to reduce the influence of gravity on joints and reduce wear. Women try not to wear high heels when standing or walking for a long time to reduce the pressure and wear on the knee joint.

9. Rub some olive oil on your knees

There are also some remedies, such as putting some olive oil on your knees and rubbing them with your hands. It doesn't take much effort, but it must last long enough. When your legs are hot and you feel a little hot, wrap them in a towel to keep warm. This method is very suitable for people with cold legs.

Methods of keeping warm in winter

1. Warm feet

We all know that it is very important to keep your feet warm. Although your feet support the "building" of the human body, they are far away from the heart, and blood circulation is easily affected. In addition, the subcutaneous fat layer is thin, which has poor thermal insulation performance and is easy to catch cold.

Therefore, we must pay attention to keeping shoes and socks warm and dry in winter; After sitting for 2~3 hours, you can get up and walk for 10 minutes to promote blood circulation in your feet. In addition, after soaking your feet with hot water before going to bed, massaging your feet with your palm for about 10 minutes can also play a health care role.

2. Warm head

The older generation often taught us that the head is the coldest place. Why? "The head is the meeting of all the yang", and the human body's meridians are mostly gathered in the head, and the head is unprotected. Just like a thermos without a lid, the yang in the body is the easiest to dissipate.

So it is necessary to wear a suitable hat when going out in winter. The temperature is low in winter, so be careful when choosing hats, and keep warm, such as knitted hats, knitted hats, cotton hats or velvet hats, so as to better protect your ears and head.

Step 3: Warm neck

Neck joint, body follows trunk. It is a very important part of the human body. When the human neck catches cold, it may lead to local vasoconstriction, rapid reduction of blood, and even dizziness and insufficient blood supply to the brain.

Therefore, when you go out in winter, you must prepare a warm scarf to resist the cold and prevent colds. It should be reminded that many people are used to covering their necks and mouths together when wearing scarves, which is not good for their health. Because scarf fibers are easy to fall off, absorb dust and germs, and easily enter the body with breathing, causing diseases.

Warm knees

Old people must pay attention to keeping their knees warm in winter. In fact, this is also reasonable. Knee joint has less fat and is easily stimulated by cold. Moreover, in winter, the blood supply around the knee joint will be reduced, and the ability to protect and regulate the body will also be reduced. Cold air is easy to invade and easily induce knee pain.

Therefore, for women, it is best not to wear short skirts and cropped trousers. In winter. You can wear knee pads when riding a bike or going out for exercise, and you should pay attention to excessive exercise.

5. Warm nose

"The nose is the opening of the lung", and to prevent respiratory diseases, we must hold this "door". Every morning and before going to bed, you can massage the outside of your thumb up and down along the bridge of your nose and both sides of your nose for about 30 times, and then massage Xiang Ying point 15 ~ 20 times on both sides of your nose to promote blood circulation and enhance the cold resistance of your nose. Wear a mask when the wind is strong.