Tips for Protecting Your Knees from Arthritis Damage
The knees are one of the most hardworking joints in the body, which makes them prone to arthritis-related damage. Over time, this can lead to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility.
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Understanding Chronic Knee Pain and How to Get Relief Without Surgery
Knee pain is one of the most widespread musculoskeletal complaints, impacting everything from daily routines to athletic performance.
How Stress Affects Your Knee Health
Have you noticed increased knee discomfort during times of emotional strain? That’s no coincidence. Stress isn’t just a mental burden-it can impact your entire body, including your joints.
KNEE ANATOMY
The knee is a complex hinge joint uniting the femur, tibia, and patella. It's stabilized by ligaments, including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and cushioned by menisci. Muscles and tendons facilitate movement, while articular cartilage minimizes friction.
TREATMENT for Knee Arthritis
Nonsurgical
NONINVASIVE
- Therapy / Exercises
- Weight Loss
- Oral Medications
- Braces
INJECTIONS
- Cortisone (Steroids)
- Hyaluronic Acid
- PRP
- Stem Cells
- Exosomes
LOCAL STIMULATION
- Laser
- PEMF
- Shockwave
- Knee Traction
Activities after a Knee Replacement
ALLOWED
- Walking
- Stationary Bike
- Stairs
- Elliptical
- Low-Impact
- Aerobics
- Golfing
- Bowling
- Swimming
ALLOWED WITH CAUTION
- Skiing
- Doubles Tennis
- Hiking
- Weight Machines
- Canoeing
- Road bicycling
- Table Tennis
NOT GENERALLY RECOMMENDED
- Single Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Mountain Biking
- Hockey
- Gymnastics
DISCOURAGED
- Kneeling
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Jogging
- Martial Arts
- Soccer
Exercises
Watch some educational videos on exercises and stretches to strengthen your hamstring muscles:
- How To Stretch Your Hamstrings The RIGHT Way [WORKS FAST!]
- FIX Tight Hamstrings in Just 3 Steps
- Hamstring Stretches for Tight or Sore Hamstrings
- Hamstring Stretches
