Suffering from Knee Pain? Remedies and Exercises that Can Help

So what exactly hastens such pain to begin with…Unfortunately there’s not one single trigger that we can point to; rather, it depends upon the person, lifestyle, activities and history. Some of those factors that do put you at risk for developing certain types of knee pain:

–        High impact activities. For instance, if you’re active in sports, especially ones in which you are putting a great deal of stress on the joints, such as basketball or soccer, this could lead to eventual issues with one or both knees.

–        Trauma. Traumatic injuries to the leg in general could definitely weaken the knee and /or force it to overcompensate under certain conditions.

–        Being overweight. The more weight you carry, the more that your body is asking of your joints, particularly your knees. Obesity is actually one of the main culprits in terms of knee joint pain causes.

–        Repetitive Motion. Perhaps given your job, you are required to undergo the same motion over and over throughout the day. After awhile this really does take its toll on your joints, especially, depending on the circumstances, your knees.

And keep in mind, this list is by no means exhaustive. There are numerous things that can occur, activities you might undertake, or simple accidents that can happen that can all contribute to problems within your knee and a resultant knee injury.

When such issues do develop, they tend to fall into one of the following categories: pain as a result of tendon or ligament injuries, pain which arises because of osteoarthritis, and that which is caused by patellofemoral syndrome—this is a condition in which the cartilage lying beneath the knee cap is somehow damaged.

At Home Workouts that Can Reduce Knee Pain, Remedy, Exercise

Depending on the severity of your knee pain, you of course may need to consult with a certified pain doctor. (don’t reference other specialities except to say a pain doctor will send you to other physicians if necessary) There are however things you can do at home, knee exercises you might try to help alleviate some of the pain you might be experiencing. It’s about focusing on knee strengthening and thus helping that joint to heal.

One such set of exercises involves a series of straight leg raises; lying flat on the floor, you slowly bend one knee, and keeping the other straight, lift it. It is recommended to start out gradually, doing only what you can handle, and be sure to switch legs. Another great exercise to help relieve some of that knee pain are wall squats. With this exercise, you begin with your back against the wall and assume an almost sitting position.  Bend your knees and then hold this stance for at least five seconds. With each one you do, try and hold it for a little longer.

Talk to your doctor, as he/she can give you a wide range of activities to try at home when it comes to knee pain remedy exercise.