Bad / Weak Knees |
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Symptoms of Bad / Weak Knees
Knee pain can result from several
factors, and it is important to identify
the root cause to begin appropriate
treatment. Some of the common symptoms
associated with bad and weak knees
are agonizing pain while bending knees,
swollen and painful knees, stiff knees,
pain in the kneecap, pain at the back
of the knees, creaking noise while
bending knees, intermittent, continuous,
or sudden knee joint pain disabling
the sufferer to perform activities
that involve knee movement, and increased
instances of injury or fracture in
the knee bones (particularly for those
who have weak knees).
If
the symptoms persist for a long period
of time, it is advisable to consult
an orthopedist specializing in knee
problems.
Natural Cures
Try
some of the following home remedies
to alleviate the worst symptoms of
bad or weak knees. However,
if pain persists, it is important
to have the knee looked at by a professional
before the problem manifests into
something much more complicated.
Ice packs
Give
your knees the R.I.C.E. treatment –
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
– to ease the pain. Begin
by taking weight off of the knee. If
you injure your knee, rest for the next
24-48 hours and continuously apply an
ice pack wrapped in a thin towel on
the injured area. Leave the ice pack
on for 20 minutes and then remove it.
Repeat this process several times during
this resting period. After this,
loosely wrap the knee in an elastic
bandage to reduce swelling. Keep the
knee elevated.
Leave
the wound open so that it can dry and
undergo scab formation. Do not remove
the scab because doing so will interfere
with the healing process.
Herbs
There
are quite a number of foods and herbs
and spices that have anti-inflammatory
properties and can be used liberally
in the diet to treat bad or weak knees.
Green tea, cherries and
cherry juice, turmeric, ginger root,
rosemary, and white willow bark are
renowned for their anti-inflammatory
properties. Infuse these herbs
as a tea and sip this healing beverage
regularly.
Preventing
Bad/Weak Knees
In
some cases bad knees do not lead
to any serious problems, but there
are cases wherein the only solution
is surgery and knee replacement.
To avoid these procedures, it is
always better to take some precautionary
steps:
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Maintain
a healthy body weight. Eat
a balanced and nutritious
diet. Increase calcium intake
in your food to prevent weakening
of bones. |
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Exercise
daily to strengthen your knees
and adjoining muscles. Jogging,
leg extensions, hamstring
curls, squatting, cycling,
and swimming are some of the
good and less strenuous exercises
for your knees. Try this procedure
for leg extension: Sit on
a chair with feet placed on
the floor. Slowly stretch
your right leg straight in
front and put it back in its
original position. Do this
for both of the legs for five
to ten minutes each day. |
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Consult
a physical therapist and get
started with the exercises
that will strengthen your
core muscles of hips and lower
back. |
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Stop
your activity as soon as you
experience any pain in the
knee. Consult your doctor
if the problem persists. |
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Learn
correct movement and knee
postures. Keep your feet,
legs, and knees straight and
do not bend them in any direction
while standing. While crouching,
your heels should be firmly
placed on the floor with knees
positioned slightly toward
heels. This will remove the
body weight from knees and
put it on thighs and heels. |
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Do
not walk with your feet facing
sides as it may inflict extra
pressure on knees. |
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Be
careful in your day-to-day
activities and try to avoid
knee injuries. Avoid sudden
jerks, stops, and jumps. |
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