Sudden Knee Pain?

Question

Hi,
I am 14 and have sudden knee pain in my right knee. It especially hurts when I walk up and down stairs and when I stand on my right leg and bend down. I had the same thing happen last year at the same time, except to my left knee. I had physical therapy and was on crutches for a month and a half. I really don't want to have to go through all of that again. I am not extremely active, but I do work out at the gym (running, eliptical). Does anyone have any ideas for me? Any home remedies? Thanks!

Answer 1

Strains are injuries that affect muscles or tendons, thick bands that attach muscles to bones. They occur in response to a quick tear, twist, or pull of the muscle. Strains are an acute type of injury that results from overstretching or over contraction. Pain, weakness, and muscle spasms are common symptoms experienced after a strain occurs.

Sprains are injuries that affect ligaments, thick bands of cartilage that attach bone to bone. They occur in response to a stretch or tear of a ligament. Sprains are an acute type of injury that results from trauma such as a fall or outside force that displaces the surrounding joint from its normal alignment. Sprains can range from a mild ligamentous stretch to a complete tear. Bruising, swelling, instability, and painful movement are common symptoms experienced after a sprain occurs.

RICE is the acronym used for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It is used as the best initial treatment of soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions. The combination of RICE helps reduce inflammation that occurs after acute injury. It is important to remember that the earlier this treatment is put into place, the more effective it is.

Rest: Rest and protect the injured area. If it hurts to bear weight on the injury, use crutches, or a cane.

Ice: Apply ice to the injury. The cold will reduce swelling and pain at the injured site. This step should be done as soon as possible. Apply the frozen object to the area for 20 minutes three times a day for the first 48 hours.

Compression: Compress the injured site. This will decreases swelling of the injured region. Although the wrap should be snug, make sure it is not too tight as this can cause numbness, tingling, or increased pain.

Elevation: Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart as much as possible. This technique will also assist in reducing the amount of swelling to the injured site.

Once the pain and swelling are eliminated, you should start gradual range of motion exercises but not to the point of pain. Each day your range of motion will increase slightly. Continue until you have complete range of motion. Than start gentle strengthening exercises to re-build the strength in the knee.

The stiffness will go away over time.

Good Luck

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Answer 2

I have had problems with my right knee to. If you have went to a pyhsical therepist then they probably taught you some knee exercises to use while your knee was healing. Start doing them again so that your knee will stay stronger and you have a less chance oh becoming injured. Hope this advice helps and good luck to ya!!!

Answer 3

Knees are a bad thing to lose. Even though its a horrible process, physical therapy will help and keep you from life long problems with your knees and other joints.

Answer 4

If there is something really wrong with your knee like a meniscus or teared ligament...I don't think home remedies will help you. Try to rest ...put some ice on it and see an orthopeadist