My knees are killing me!

[Superwifey]

My knees are absolutly killing me! It's not the joints, but the muscle right above my knee caps. I've been doing lunges and squats - but my knees seem to hurt even worse after yoga. :( I don't want to stop my routine entirely - the hubby will be home from deployment in about 8 weeks so I gotta tone up - but are there any muscle creams or other suggestions you guys might have to help? I am trying some Tiger Balm - what I used to use back in my track and field days...maybe it will help.

[girl81]

I would:

-take hot baths in epsom salts
-eat only clean, nutrient rich foods for healthy tissue repair
-ice if the inflammation/pain is too intense (inflammation is part of the healing process; I would bear it if possible)
-resist doing any movements that cause pain in that area
-do isometric exercises to increase circulation and blood flow to the area to promote healing
-avoid painkillers
-make sure my shoes offer good support