Ouch, you’ve just sprained your knee! It may not be a serious injury but it can be very painful. The most common symptoms of this are swelling and bruising. Here are two quick tips to get you off the knee pain fast. Relaxation You must first protect and rest the knee to reduce pain […]
5 Ways to Care for Someone after a Knee Replacement Surgery
Post-surgery is the most difficult time for the patient. The person may most likely experience pain, frustration and most of them, general tiredness because it is difficult for them to get around. For those caring for patients who underwent a knee replacement surgery, having caregivers or family members help them out in daily tasks is […]
The Gap between RICE Therapy & PT
Over the past few years I’ve really noticed The Gap between RICE Therapy and Physical Therapy which generally goes like this. After injuring your knee the first recommendation by any doctor or physical therapist is RICE Therapy (Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation). Elevate your leg with ice on it to keep the swelling down and […]
Arthritis Treatment for the Knee
Most people walk, run, and move around with no knee pain because the cartilage in their knees acts as the cushion for the joint. Thank goodness for that cartilage too, because without it, even bending the knee would be extremely painful. What begins to happen with Arthritis, Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joints is this: the […]
Understanding your Doctor’s Diagnosis
We’ve all done it. You’ll be sitting on that crinkly white paper, trying to listen to what your doctor is saying about your condition, but not really feeling like you have a clue as to what any of it means for you or your pain. If you are in knee pain, your chats with your […]