I have alot of pain in my left knee, almost constantly, and it's usually swollen. I haven't had an injury to the knee, but I did injure my right knee several years ago. I am wondering if anyone knows of any exercises or anything to help strengthen my knee and to relieve pain? Advil helps some, but I wind up having to take so many that my ankles wind up swelling. Any SERIOUS suggestions or remedies would be greatly appreciated.
2007-11-02 07:30:40 · 3 answers · asked by iceprincess_12_04 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You could have tendonitis, I know that's what's wrong with one of my knees and it flares up this time of year. Maybe try scheduling an appointment with a physical therapist.
2007-11-02 07:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Cierra S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could also be a case of patellafemoral syndrome, in which the articulation among the knee cap and the top of the femur isn't congruent. This is frequently extra standard in ladies because of our structural variations. Yet, it may also be precipitated by way of weak spot in a single designated side of the quadriceps as good as tightness of the iliotibial band at the outer side of the leg. Pain frequently happens while the quadricpes are required to be lively...going up and down stairs, getting up and down from a chair, and so on. It additionally appears like you want extra assessment to be certain there is no structural harm reminiscent of a torn meniscus. If it's both of the above, the next step in care must be bodily cure in which extra palms on exam may also be performed with a purpose to try to right the challenge and reduce affliction.
2016-09-05 08:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SWOLLEN, means inflammation, so you really need to see a Doc. You could have a infection in the knee, so best to see the Doc.
2007-11-02 07:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 1⤊ 7⤋