One such treatment is knee massage.
This seems to be especially true in the short term when dealing with a flare-up of pain.
One other benefit is that there are minimal side-effects associated with massage.

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Be sure to keep open communication about your symptoms with your practitioner.
Failure to do so may prolong your soreness and keep you from returning to your daily activities.
American Massage Therapy Association.Self-massage for knee pain.