Knee Pain Physio
DO YOU HAVE KNEE PAIN? IF SO, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Knee with pain during activities or even rest are very common complaint that I have came across my patients from the age group of 40s to 70s. Commonly said its due to wear & tear or overused, degenerative condition which can't be avoided.
With Knee Osteoarthritis being one of the leading cause of Knee Replacement surgery in Malaysia.
What if there is a way to manage your Knee Pain without need of surgery?
The knee joint is one of the strongest and most important joint in our human body. It allows us to move around while supporting our body weight on a daily basis. Despite it being the strongest joint designed to adjust itself according to the weight being pressured on, it is also a very vulnerable joint that undergoes a lot of stress from daily activities such as walking, running, lifting, kneeling etc. due to our own mistakes.
Example of Prosthesis placement in Total Knee Replacement
X ray of the Knee before & after Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
What causes knee pain without injury/ Why is my knee hurting suddenly?
Knee pain is a common complaint in people across all ages. It can start suddenly but is usually often after an injury or after a bout of vigorous exercise, especially if the person is not used to such high levels of exercise intensity. It can also start as a mild discomfort in your knee which gradually becomes worse.
There are several causes of knee pain:
An overweight individual has an increased risk of knee issues
Overuse of your knee due to intense exercise or regular work requirements (squatting/ bending/repetitive activities at work) can also trigger knee pain
Change or wrong footwear
Poor Posture & walking style
Back & Spine Problem
Past injuries can also cause a relapse, causing your knee to experience discomfort (Fall on knee)
Soft Tissue Injuries in the knee joint like ligaments, tendons and muscles surrounding your knee can also give rise to knee pain without you knowing
And if all of above is not treated then it gives rise to Osteoarthritis in the Knee Joint which will lead to a Chronic disease & affect your overall well-being
Will Physiotherapy Help Your Knee Pain?
Managing knee pain is not always as simple as resting the knee, icing it up, and waiting for it to go away.
Something that has been build up in a slow & long pace of your life will definitely need a slow & consistent effort to eradicate & heal. Agree?
So, this is where a physiotherapist will come in, Physiotherapist will use their expertise together with your effort to correct the existing issues & preventing any future issues to ensure a better healing for your knee pain. Kindly remember, no one can help you but yourself added with expertise guide.
