How to Help Sore Knees – Sore Knee Relief

The knee absorbs and supports much of your weight as you move. That’s why it’s one of the most commonly injured joints. Sore knees are extremely common for people of all ages that can be cused from a temporary injury to a chronic condition like arthritis. Sore knee remedies can often be done at home with rest and over-the-counter medicine but you should see your doctor if you experience knee pain for more than a few days in a row.

How Can I Prevent Sore Knee Joint Pain?

You might not always be able to prevent knee pain, especially if it’s caused by an injury you can’t plan for. You may not be able to prevent arthritis and other health conditions, either but there are products available that can help when you have sore knees and need some relief.

Our stores across Canada provide a wide variety of solutions for sore knees and to help prevent sore knee causes with proper support every day. If you consistently experience sore knees, we can help. Please fill out the form and we'll connect you to a store near you who can you discover excellent solutions for sore knee relief including the products featured below.

Sore Knee Hot or Cold Treatment

Apply an ice pack or cold compress for 15 to 20 minutes every hour for the first day after your injury. After one day, you can apply ice every three to four hours. Don’t apply ice directly to your skin (wrap the ice pack in a towel or washcloth).

  • Sore Knee Hot & Cold Wrap

    Expedites blood flow to promote healing

    Full coverage for knee cap and back of knee with 3 reusable gel packs

    3 adjustable straps for a tight fit

  • Gel Bead Knee Wrap

    HOT for aches and pains, COLD for sprain and bruising relief

    Conforms to target aches & pains

    Reusable, safe, flexible, and easy-to-use

  • Cold/Hot Compress

    Large size targets larger muscles (shoulders and back)

    Reusable, microwavable, freezable

    Flexible, Easy-to-apply

  • Massaging Hot Water Bottle

    Easy to use one touch button operation

    2 massage settings

    Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included)

Sore Knee Brace – Support for Prevention and Improved Sore Knee Recovery Time

A knee brace supports your knee, holds it in place and keeps your knee in alignment. They’re usually made of stiff plastic or metal with cushions and straps that wrap around your knee and leg. We have a variety of solutions for a great many situations. And can help you discover which type of sore knee brace you’ll need.

  • Knee Stabilizer Wrap w/Hinged Bars

    Made from Orthotex fabric, an open 3-dimensional knit that is a non-latex alternative to neoprene. It offers breathability, elasticity, therapeutic compression, comfort

  • Four Point Knee Brace

    Pressure relief, stabilisation and recovery

    Light weight frame and hinge

    Reliable relief of the affected compartment

  • Custom Knee Brace

    DonJoy’s Defiance has been the world’s leading custom knee brace for over 20 years. Over 2 million Defiance braces have been prescribed to elite professional athletes, middle-school soccer players, and athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders.

  • Knee Orthosis

    Unique design applies pressure to the patellar tendon without creating a tourniquet or irritating the popliteal.

    Interlocking base strap made from Coolflex™ material is very comfortable and flexes with the knee.

Elevation Prevents Knee Soreness

Keep your knee elevated above the level of your heart. If you have sore knees at night in bed, an adjustable bed is a great help or you can prop your knees up with pillows, blankets or cushions. We also have a variety of lift recline chairs that can do just that during the day… and make getting up and sitting down much easier if sore knees are part of your every day challenges.

Sore Knee When Walking

If sore knees make walking a challenge we have simple solutions like canes, crutches and walkers or you can choose a rollator (wheeled walker) to give you more freedom to walk farther and many provide a seat so you can take short breaks during your journey.

Sore Knee Going Down the Stairs or Up the Stairs

Canes can be helpful here too but if you really want to remove the challenges to sore knees that stairs present, a stair lift is an easily installed solution and can be made to fit nearly any type of stair configuration.