Treebranch Posted April 9, 2004 Posted April 9, 2004 Any advice on how to treat a knee injury? It's not like I can walk or run, but there is a lot of discomfort when I squat down or put too much weight on it. Any advice would be very much appreciate it. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
Rich67 Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 Branch, is it an injury you received due to training? Or is it just a nagging thing you've had for a while? Mixed Martial Artist
Treebranch Posted April 12, 2004 Author Posted April 12, 2004 It's always bothered me, but know it's starting to hurt while I'm training. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
Rich67 Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 There's a little piece of tissue in the knee socket called the meniscus. It's normally smooth and well-lubricated, but as you age or put more stress on your knees, it loses its lubrication and also may tear. The only way to check out how it is doing is thru ortho surgery, or an MRI. I say, as long as your knee isn't "giving out", don't worry too much. Just do more quadricep exercises. I hear that weak quads make knees more susceptible to injury. Also try taking glucosamine supplements. Mild knee pain is common as you age, but that just means it's getting weaker and can't handle the stress you are putting on it. If you're a runner, try taking some time off and see if it improves. If not, just try the quad exercises (leg extensions, lunges, squats) and build them up. Mixed Martial Artist
Treebranch Posted April 12, 2004 Author Posted April 12, 2004 Thanks. That sounds like good advice. I'm taking the Glucosamine and I should probably renew my gym membership. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
WhiteBelt Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 I think there needs to be a stick for knee problems. You know, given that this is a MA forum. - see a doctor - maybe even a physiotherapist - work on your quads -> squat, deadlift, maybe lunges - work on your hamstrings -> straight leg deadlift, good mornings, glute ham raise - glucosamine, chondriotin, MSM help (but I doubt I spelled two of them correctly) - see a doctor
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