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It is important for patients to understand the preventative aftercare steps of an HA injection to help this process. Ice & Elevate Some patients may experience mild soreness and stiffness, which can last 24-48 hours following your injection. Icing\u00a0and elevating\u00a0your knee (s) 20-30 minutes 1-3 times a day can help the soreness to subside.  Avoid High Impact Activities As much as we would love to see our patients get back to life as soon as possible, we recommend avoiding high impact activities such as running, jogging, and jumping for the first 24-48 hours after your HA injection. This can cause additional\u00a0inflammation that could cause swelling and pain. However, we do recommend low-impact non-vigorous activities such as walking, swimming, or cycling. These\u00a0low-impact activities\u00a0can help the HA fluid circulate throughout the knee joint. Once the HA has been injected, it is already\u00a0working to improve both the lubrication and cushioning effects inside the joint space. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  The area around the injection site or inside\u00a0the joint may experience a temporary increase in pressure. This is completely normal and should not be a cause of concern. Patients with these symptoms can resort to over-the-counter anti-inflammatory analgesic medicine such as ibuprofen to minimize their discomfort. The peak improvements from the injection\u00a0procedure are expected to show effect 6-8 weeks after your third injection. 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