How to Recover From a Bad Knee in Simple Steps

The title of this article is a pun, did you catch that?? More importantly though it's also a title that lots of people will be able to relate to. Getting a bad knee is something that many of us have had to contend with at some point, and all of those who have know just what a serious problem it can be. Unfortunately bad knees are common due to the complex nature of the knee joint, but they are also very difficult to recover from thanks to the fact that we need them to walk around on. Almost every task we engage ourselves in involves standing on our legs to some degree, and even if you are doing something sitting down you still have to walk over to the chair then get in and out.

Bad knees then tend to go on and on as niggling pains that won't go away, so what can you do to get back to full health? Here we will look at some simple steps to take.

See a Physiotherapist

First things first - you should make sure that you go to the doctor and then a physiotherapist. They will be able to tell you precisely what's wrong with your knee, and that in turn will ensure you treat it in the right way and don't make it worse. If you don't need a cast or operation, they'll give you some advice and some stretches to use, and you should stick to these.

Rest It

Until your knee is back to full strength you should make sure to rest it and to avoid putting too much pressure on it. If you engage in a lot of sports or like to go running/weightlifting then you will be placing weight on the joint and impact and you'll be risking twisting it or damaging it further. Even the stairs should be avoided if possible - use the handrail and avoid bending the knee. It's frustrating sure, but it will mean you are better able to get back to action sooner in the long run. When you're at home, elevate the knee to reduce swelling.

Wear a Knee Support

Even when you are being careful and resting your knee, you will still risk twisting it badly and generally damaging it. The solution is to wear a knee support or a tight tube grip which will give you that added stability and prevent your knee from twisting awkwardly/painfully. Find a knee support and wear it regularly and your knee will get more rest even when you're using it.

Strengthen

Now you should start to notice your knee feeling less painful and more stable, and at this point you need to start strengthening it again and getting it back into action. Start off with gentle stretches and exercises, then move on to light CV that doesn't place weight on the joint or create too much impact. For instance you can use a supine bike or swimming to improve the leg without jolting the joints.

Next you need to reintroduce your knee to running and walking. Get some supportive shoes that will absorb impact and practice gentle running on the treadmill using a high incline to take some of the pressure off the joint itself.

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