How To Treat Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Rest And Ice The Affected Area

Along with the aforementioned over-the-counter medications one of the first treatment suggestions physicians give typically to those suffering from the pain of Osgood-Schlatter disease is to rest and ice the affected area. Because Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse injury, taking a break from strenuous exercises will help to reduce irritation to the area and the resulting inflammation and pain. Those with this condition can speed their recovery time by resting the injured knee or knees several times a day. Ice naturally calms inflammation and swelling and used together with rest and elevation of the knee or knees, can aid in the healing process.