This Just Might Help Your Knee Pain

The #1 pain hikers have is knee pain. I know. After 2,000+ hikes I have some knee pain. For the past few years I have been doing things to "save" my knees. Icing, descending via my triceps through the wash, supplements etc. These methods help, but I still have some knee pain.
The Next Step
I starting wearing a knee brace compression sleeve as seen above and it really helps.
From Amazon's Product Page:

• ABSORBENT, BREATHABLE, SKIN-FRIENDLY COMFORT -- Using three-dimensional wearing, fiber cross-section covered space, it can instantly absorb and evaporate large amounts of water, circular breathing, in order to protect the movement of the knee, to keep cool and comfortable.


• 3D THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE OF WOVEN -- High-precision 3D cutting technology of knitting, ergonomic, 360-degree body curve perfect fit knee, wearing more comfortable. Contoured Fit allows for maximum comfort and prevents slippage.


• INJURY PREVENTION -- Soft neoprene material with knee buffer washer keeps your knee warm, lubricating your joints. Popliteal fossa special weaving technology on both sides of the rib support preventing injuries.


• RECOVERY REHABILITATION -- Suitable for Knee pain and discomfort, mild strain pain, knee fatigue, patellar instability, fitness and great for sports. Workout with a peace of mind.


• SUPERIOR DURABILITY -- Premium stitching and construction. Wonderful companion when you play football, basketball, mountaineering, Breathable and sweat absorb. The only knee sleeve you will ever need.

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​I have felt a lot less pain when wearing the knee brace during the following hikes: Griffith Peak, Mummy Nose and Forehead, Fletcher Peak, Boot Boulder, and Kraft Speed Ascents.  That is enough of a test for me to say these knee braces really help me.

Photo credit: Linda Aldworth

Although hard to see I am wearing a knee brace on my left knee.
When I wear the brace, my knee feels very strong and stable. There is no loss of range of motion. They protect my knees from the sharp rock. Also there's gel around the kneecap area in the brace to protect the kneecap. It's nice if I have to kneel on rock. 
So far the knee brace is holding up well. I will wear them on all my hikes and I highly recommend them. 
You can get them here.
Note: The 2 pack means a right and left knee brace not four knee braces.