Step1 Lose Weight. Body weight can be a major reason for knee suffering. If a person is 20 pounds overweight, that is an additional 120 pounds that his knee has to carry around because for every pound a person weighs, the stress on the knee is multiplied by the number 6. Step2 Rub a soothing lotion over the knees. There are various liniment lotions such as wintergreen lotions that produce heat. Applying heat to the knee can relieve knee pain. You can also wrap the knee in plastic after applying the lotion to cause the liniment to have a more heated effect. Step3 Take an over the counter painkiller that will not only reduce inflammation but also provide pain relief. Step4 Strengthen the Knee with exercise. Building up the muscles is vital to knee health. Your knees are the supporting structures. Do exercises that will not cause greater stress on the knees. Try walking often instead of running. If you're a dedicated runner, try running on a softer running surface. Concrete is the hardest surface of all and should be avoided. Step5 Buy good walking or running shoes. Step6 Rest when experiencing knee pain. Step7 Elevate your legs when experiencing knee pain. Step8 Apply ice firmly 1-2 times daily when experiencing knee pain.