Knees and Rest

Knees and Rest - I have found that the years of being in the military, "pounding the pavement" and time on the gym floor (as a military phys ed instructor) have made it very easy for pressure to build up.  The next day may be a challenge for various bio-mechanical  and inflammation and age reasons.

1) I have a cream from my doctor, it helps, sticky as all get out but it helps.
2) I have advil
3) I try to do less stairs on those days when they are bad.
4) I sleep with my knees bent and elevated.
5) I do mobility "stuff" with them
6) I walk and walk - carefully
7) I stretch to alleviate any muscle tension surrounding the knee joints.
8) I drink plenty of water.

I have done and do R I C E R from time to time
rest
ice
compression (light)
elevation
rest

Trying to stay surgery free, cuz that might take a long recovery.
Remember though, surgery is for some the only option to be pain free!
I know it will not be pain free, and I hope to gradually increase, efforts distances.
F A S T = thanks COLM and Eammon C.

Focus
Alignment
Stability
Timing - (length of time your feet are on the ground)