My Knees Hurt!
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20 Apr My Knees Hurt!

Posted at 10:52h in Biokinetics, Exercise Rehabilitation, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Rehabilitation by
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Starting tips to ease the pain

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If you’re anything like the rest of us, your morning routine of getting out of bed goes something like this:

  1. Waking up wishing you had gone to bed earlier the night before;
  2. Sitting on the side of the bed before placing your feet on the floor, contemplating which joint will remind you of your youth first;
  3. Standing up slowly, waiting for the forces of gravity to show you their power;
  4. Slowly straightening your knees and taking that first step, suddenly remembering your age;
  5. Staggering towards the kitchen to make coffee, looking significantly like a baby penguin because your knees hurt!

 

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Knee pain is a common problem that affects most of us at some point during our lives. Whether it is as a result of an active youth, predisposing conditions (e.g. poor biomechanics), or from being overweight, knee pain can be very debilitating. Whilst observing someone who has knee pain walk in front you can be rather humorous, you certainly would never wish it upon yourself. If you are however, that unlucky person, don’t worry…your knee pain can be treated relatively easily.

Try out these simple to do knee strengthening exercises at home, and start reversing some of the damage on the knee joint. The goal is to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee joint as they are responsible for controlling it.

 

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Live long and prosper,

Jo

Disclaimer: Please consult with your GP, physical therapist/biokineticist, or physiotherapist if your knee pain is severe. You may also contact me if you need individualized attention.