3. Elevate Area
When you are rest, you may find relief by elevating the knee that is swollen, whether it is one knee or both. Elevating your knee may be as simple as resting it on a chair next to where you are sitting. If you are in bed, you can attach a device over the top so you can steady a sling to elevate your leg while you are lying down.
Resting may be simple, but sleeping can be a challenge if you have knee bursitis, because without realizing it, you may turn over and put pressure on the injured knee. Don’t be surprised if you awaken several times in the middle of the night because you have been sleeping on the injured side. You may want to lie down with a pillow between your knees to relieve the pressure. If you don’t feel comfortable with elevating the knee, change the kind of surface.