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Knee Problems

SPESHALGIFT
SPESHALGIFT Posts: 7
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a torn meniscus and my knee is bone on bone. I am 44 with knees of an eighty year old according to my doctor. Sports will do it to you every time. Even though I have a torn meniscus my doctor does not believe that surgery will help my pain. I get cortisone shots and it manages the pain for about 5 months. Still have a lot of stiffness and popping of the knee. I am about to get a new shot that lubricates the knee to help with the bone on bone situation but in the meantime.. is there any exercises I can do that will not have me in a lot of pain? I cannot swim

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  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
    Sure, lots of weight lifting available using arms, shoulders, back, chest, core, etc.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    Some gyms have "bikes" that you pedal with your hands. And like vorgas said, you can do upper body exercises.
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    What kind of doctor? If it's not a Sports Medicine doctor I would suggest getting a second opinion and make sure the doctor knows how active you are because that would probably make a difference.
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