3 Simple Knee Arthritis Remedies Proven To Ease Pain Without Drugs or Surgery

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:43:00 -0400

Women's World reported on knee arthritis remedies proven to ease pain without drugs or surgery, featuring insight from McKenna Campbell-Potter, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS.

Knee osteoarthritis is the wearing out of cartilage at the ends of the bones that allow them to glide freely, explained Dr. Campbell-Potter.

“Multiple factors contribute to developing knee arthritis including mechanical load, biologic susceptibility [genetics] and prior joint injuries” she noted. “I tell my patients it’s like developing potholes on a road, and it can lead to pain and stiffness in the joint.”

“Compression knee sleeves are often sufficient for mild to moderate knee arthritis,” continued Dr. Campbell-Potter. “I typically recommend neoprene sleeves because they have a good balance of strength and flexibility.”

Read the full article at womansworld.com.

Experts at HSS share TCS NYC Marathon tips

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:52:00 -0400

In an interview with ABC 7 News, McKenna Campbell-Potter, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS, and Pamela Geisel, MS, MBA, CSCS, PCES, RRCA, Run Coach and director of performance at HSS, shared tips for anyone running the TCS New York City Marathon. They give insight on how to prepare for the big race, how to recover and how to start your training if you get inspired to run next year.

Watch the full segment at abc7ny.com.

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3 Simple Knee Arthritis Remedies Proven To Ease Pain Without Drugs or Surgery

Experts at HSS share TCS NYC Marathon tips