exercising with a bad knee

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yamahamamajt
yamahamamajt Posts: 13 Member
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I am finding that my knee has major pain when exercising. I am trying water aerobics but even that gives a lot of pain. Any suggestions? I have also tried a recumbant bike, but then my knee locks and pops.

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  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    Speak to your dr. Maybe you need physical therapy for a while.
  • yamahamamajt
    yamahamamajt Posts: 13 Member
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    Physical therapy only helped for a short time. I have an appt next week with doctor, so will see what he says. Right now I feel very limited in what I can do as just walking a short distance is painful.
  • yamahamamajt
    yamahamamajt Posts: 13 Member
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    So met with my doctor today and he pretty much said there was nothing left to try and the next step is .
    Have to now weigh all the pros and cons. Any thoughts that I should consider or questions I should ask the doctor?
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,554 Member
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    The next step is???
  • BeccaLHenderson
    BeccaLHenderson Posts: 2 Member
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    Have you tried using a tensor band? I bought one with Velcro straps (not the bandage wrap around kind) and it works great for me. I'm missing a chunk of my knee cap and it's always given me trouble. I think it was around $20, worth the $! ;)
  • igobronco
    igobronco Posts: 18 Member
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    I have two bad knees one has already had surgery. The other knee clicks every time I walk down stairs or use certain machines. I walk on a treadmill and increase the level to work the calories more than speed. I am not sure what is going on with your knees but for me the treadmill is easier on my knees
  • maroonmango211
    maroonmango211 Posts: 908 Member
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    What kind of exercises are you looking to do idealy? If its cardio you could do sitting punches on an exercise ball. If its strength there are many arm and leg lifts and extensions that can be done laying on your back or in sitting position, if its relaxation and flexability yoga is amazing. Until your doctor or a specialist can pinpoint the problem and you are able to back to 'normal' routines, its best to just do what you can without risking further injury
  • lauraniwa
    lauraniwa Posts: 131 Member
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    Did the physio give you a diagnosis? No one ever likes physio, mostly we make people do exercises to fix themselves, but at least they should give you an idea of what direction to go and what to expect.
    - things to avoid doing further damage
    - if you can expect any change and when
    - at home pain management

    My favourite quote from school, and I wish I could remember who said it, is that no matter the risks of exercise they almost always are less than staying inactive.

    Best of luck!
  • yamahamamajt
    yamahamamajt Posts: 13 Member
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    My left knee is bone on bone and the doctor has recommended a knee replacement. Right now i'm working on losing weight and strengthening. I'm swimming and doing water aerobics for cardio, but even that is painful. At this point, i'm taking it one day at a time and trying not to over do. Everyone here has been super with encouragement and suggestions. Thank you!

    I have gotten a crap load of info from the doc about what to expect and I was really surprised by how many cousins that have already been thru this...i'm beginning to think it's in the genes. I remember my mom complaining about her knees.
  • sheleen302
    sheleen302 Posts: 266 Member
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    My left knee is bone on bone and the doctor has recommended a knee replacement. Right now i'm working on losing weight and strengthening. I'm swimming and doing water aerobics for cardio, but even that is painful. At this point, i'm taking it one day at a time and trying not to over do. Everyone here has been super with encouragement and suggestions. Thank you!
    My mother is going thru the same thing, she is bone on bone, tried cortisone, it worked for a couple months, then the 2nd shot of cortisone did not work at all. The knee was drained of fluid buildup, that helped alot, for a month, finally, he injected a sythentic lubricant for the joint, after about a month, she is getting some relief. She will have to have it replaced, as will you. The sooner you get it out of the way, the sooner you can focus on recovery and getting your life back instead of being limited in pretty much all that you do.
  • yamahamamajt
    yamahamamajt Posts: 13 Member
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    That is pretty much what I have been thinking. Spoke to my family Doc yesterday....Told me to tell my hubby that it's kind of like him riding his motorcycle with no tire...LOL. I found this kind of funny cause he is currently on a short bike trip south, should be home tonight.
    I had a cortisone shot at my last visit and it really hasn't helped at all.

    Thanks for all the input.

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