hurting knees
By Fritty7
@Fritty7 (13)
United States
7 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
6 Dec 06
You should consult your family practitioner first. It may be that you need some sort of bracing for your knees when you are working out. You may also need to wear shoes without such a profound heel. When you are feeling pain, that is a signal from your body that something is not right. See a physician before you do more damage that may require surgery.
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Some time ago I heard a Dr. on the radio explaine that a lot of knee problems were caused by high heels. If I were you I would give them up before the random knee pain becomes a real problem. I have rheumatoid arthritic and that kind of pain is not worth the high heels.
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
14 Feb 07
Lately, I have been having some problems with my knees as well and am not sure what the cause of it is exactly. I know my mom has knee problems and requires knee replacement in both legs so I am concerned this may happen to me as well. I too work out quite a bit, mostly by walking or using my air glider machine. I agree that you should consult a doctor about your knee pain.
@blosiewinkz_16 (116)
• Philippines
5 Mar 11
Hone care techniques that control inflammation and help to break the inflammatory cycle are the following:
Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (PRICE)
1. PROTECT the knee from further trauma.
- this can be done with knee padding.
2. REST the knee.
Rest reduces the repetitive strain placed on the knee by activity. Rest both gives the knee time to heal and helps to prevent further injury.
3. ICE the knee.
Icing the knee reduces swelling and can be used for both acute and chronic knee injuries. Most authorities recommend icing the knee 2-3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes each time. Use an ice bag of frozen vegetables placed on the knee.
4. COMPRESS the knee with a knee brace or wrap.
Compression helps accomplish 2 goals:
First, compression is another way to reduce swelling. Second, in some knee injuries, compression can be used to keep the patella aligned and to keep joint mechanics intact.
5. ELEVATE the knee.
Elevation also helps reduce swelling. It works with gravity to help fluid that would otherwise accumulate in the knee flow back to the central circulation. Prop your leg up when you are sitting, or use a recliner, which naturally elevates the legs.
@blosiewinkz_16 (116)
• Philippines
5 Mar 11
I'm sorry. That's supposed to be Home Care Techniques and not HONE.
You can also try to use over-the-counter pain control medications. But, it is always better to consult the doctor first for any medical advice to your specific health issue.
@LadyDulce (830)
• United States
11 Jul 07
If your knee pain is accompanied by a shooting pain either up or down your leg (usually down), it's probably the heels. Move to a lower heel and save the high ones for your nights out. I'm 20, have been dancing since I was 5, and I fight and coach hockey. I also have arthritis in both knees due to the hockey and fighting. I can honestly tell you that it will not get better without some kind of change made in your daily routine. You could also try yoga; there are specific moves designed to strengthen the arches and joints. Strong feet and ankles, combined with a lower heel (though not flat; it aggravates back pain), promote pain-free knees, hips, and back.
Blessed Be
@evilshenanigansaz (42)
• United States
31 Oct 07
You should definitely see a doctor about it. It could be something simple, like a need for better arch support (that's what it was for me), or something requiring surgery. If you need some quick pain relief, try Biofreeze. It doesn't burn, it works really well, and it comes in gel or spray form. My whole family uses it. I use it for my back because pain pills upset my stomach. You can find it at http://www.activeforever.com .
Good luck! Hope this isn't something serious!
@blosiewinkz_16 (116)
• Philippines
5 Mar 11
Knee pain is the most common musculo-skeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With today's increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Knee pain has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments.
In treating many types of knee pain, a common goal is to break the inflammatory cycle.The inflammatory cycle starts with an injury. After an injury, substances that causes inflammation invade the knee, which causes further injury, which leads to further inflammation, and so on. This cycle of inflammation leads to continued or progressive knee pain. the cycle can be broken by controlling the substances that cause inflammation, and by limiting further injury to tissue.
@gopal_patra (3)
• India
20 May 07
hi fritty,
i know how difficult it is when u have a knee pain.
but dont worry u will be get well soon.
just avoid using high hills and avoid jogging when u feel pain.walk comfortablly and avoid using high rise buildings by stair case,and refer to any orthopedics surgen he will give u giid advice than me.hope for ur cure soon.
take care.
