I've drastically reduced, almost gotten rid of it completely, knee arthritis by cutting wheat out of my diet completely. It's been miraculous. Wheat causes inflammation.
I've just seen a video that advises and shows the need to turn ones feet outwards on each stair with the knee also outwards over the foot and tightening the butt muscles at the same time. It was easy to understand and the doctor demonstrated it by going up several stairs and down again. Just saying.
Hi Allison. While this technique may indeed reduce knee flexion stress in certain cases and relieve immediate pain, it creates a compensatory problem in repetitive hip and knee external rotation tendencies. It also promotes knee valgus stress, which in the long term may do more damage . Always be careful in changing body mechanics so that you are not just relieving pain, but also avoiding other dangerous compensations in the body.
Hi Tom. The reality of what is right for one person is often different from another due to not only the specific knee condition, but also how a person's unique joint stability mechanics, posture and movement habits relate to the physical stresses that aggravate their pain. That is why I always recommend a detailed analysis of the above to best prescribe how to address it through exercise and treatment. Finding a specialist who can help you determine this is usually the best course rather than just trying generic tips that are not suitable for everyone. Dr. Remy
Doctor I have a question for ya. i have slight stiffness in knees when i go upstairs. I got Xrays 3 weeks ago And it came back clean my doctor said. Just because an x-ray comes back clean does that mean that there is no ligament or meniscus or any sort of damage in my knee? I can run at maximum effort and walk without any pain. I think it’s either runners knee or a jumper’s knee which is two forms of tendinitis. In the past when I got examined another doctor had said that I had Jumpers knee patellar tendinitis but I’m not sure where I’m at now
Hi Adrenaline. Your doctor is correct in that many soft tissue problems will not show up on x ray, but many will on MRI ( if you have enough damage to be visible). Often, small tears and problems will not show up on imaging, but are diagnosed clinically based on a thorough exam and palpation (feeling the knee soft tissues and stressing them to elicit discomfort). Jumpers knee will be much more likely to bother going down stairs and downhill (trailing leg most common) than upstairs due to the natural extra demand on the quadriceps and its tendon. Upstairs may be more of a patella issue which may be helped with the tips in this video. If you go through the corrections of heel and knee/hip mentioned and find relief, you are on the right track- supportive exercises to correct your body mechanics will be the way to go. If no change, you will be wise to get a good soft tissue knee specialist exam/consult. I hope this info helps and keep me posted. Dr. Remy
Dr. Michael C Remy thank you, Ive been foam rolling it alot and doing terminal band knee extensions and i feel better. I have clicking too but no pain whatsoever so i have to assume its a common thing.
i did not had knee pain, it has started two months ago, first of all what causes knee pain? you did not say it. explain what causes? i waled more than 30 years the same way why not before why now? its not about how you walk and how you move your hip.. useless video specially from DR
There are numerous causes of knee pain from local trauma, repetitive overload, mechanical dysfunctions locally and in the hip/foot, referred pain from the spine and hip, infections, tumors etc. The key to relief is getting a proper diagnosis from your doctor and addressing the cause. In the case of mechanical knee pain, muscle imbalances and stability issues must be correcte, and proper stability strengthened, to handle the stresses of the person's unique daily activities and sport.
Doc, I don't doubt your knowledge or expertise. But the way you present this is too technical. For the average Joe who just wants pain relief tips in simple terms and not a Ted Talk, half way through your video...I'm done.
Hi Tony. I hear you, but unfortunately it is the extreme technical in analysis and exercise form that makes all the difference in most cases of chronic musculoskeletal pain that fails to respond to generic exercise and treatment. I would suggest working with someone who can explain your problem and corrections in a simplified way and uncomplicate it for you
I've drastically reduced, almost gotten rid of it completely, knee arthritis by cutting wheat out of my diet completely. It's been miraculous. Wheat causes inflammation.
What about turning the toes outward when going up and down stairs? Another video suggested that. BTW, I have a meniscus tear.
Thank you so much for this helpful video!!!
Descending the stairs has been a painful experience for me. I will try your technique
Your welcome. I hope this helps you.
I've just seen a video that advises and shows the need to turn ones feet outwards on each stair with the knee also outwards over the foot and tightening the butt muscles at the same time. It was easy to understand and the doctor demonstrated it by going up several stairs and down again. Just saying.
Hi Allison.
While this technique may indeed reduce knee flexion stress in certain cases and relieve immediate pain, it creates a compensatory problem in repetitive hip and knee external rotation tendencies. It also promotes knee valgus stress, which in the long term may do more damage . Always be careful in changing body mechanics so that you are not just relieving pain, but also avoiding other dangerous compensations in the body.
So many different PT tips. One says going down using your whole foot and good posture engaging your core. You all can't be right. But I will try.
Hi Tom.
The reality of what is right for one person is often different from another due to not only the specific knee condition, but also how a person's unique joint stability mechanics, posture and movement habits relate to the physical stresses that aggravate their pain. That is why I always recommend a detailed analysis of the above to best prescribe how to
address it through exercise and treatment. Finding a specialist who can help you determine this is usually the best course rather than just trying generic tips that are not suitable for everyone.
Dr. Remy
Thank you!!!!!
You are welcome Daniela!
Doctor I have a question for ya. i have slight stiffness in knees when i go upstairs. I got Xrays 3 weeks ago And it came back clean my doctor said. Just because an x-ray comes back clean does that mean that there is no ligament or meniscus or any sort of damage in my knee? I can run at maximum effort and walk without any pain. I think it’s either runners knee or a jumper’s knee which is two forms of tendinitis. In the past when I got examined another doctor had said that I had Jumpers knee patellar tendinitis but I’m not sure where I’m at now
Hi Adrenaline.
Your doctor is correct in that many soft tissue problems will not show up on x ray, but many will on MRI ( if you have enough damage to be visible). Often, small tears and problems will not show up on imaging, but are diagnosed clinically based on a thorough exam and palpation (feeling the knee soft tissues and stressing them to elicit discomfort). Jumpers knee will be much more likely to bother going down stairs and downhill (trailing leg most common) than upstairs due to the natural extra demand on the quadriceps and its tendon. Upstairs may be more of a patella issue which may be helped with the tips in this video. If you go through the corrections of heel and knee/hip mentioned and find relief, you are on the right track- supportive exercises to correct your body mechanics will be the way to go. If no change, you will be wise to get a good soft tissue knee specialist exam/consult. I hope this info helps and keep me posted.
Dr. Remy
Dr. Michael C Remy thank you, Ive been foam rolling it alot and doing terminal band knee extensions and i feel better. I have clicking too but no pain whatsoever so i have to assume its a common thing.
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HOW CUOLD YOU BE A DOCTOR!? YOU DON'T DEMONSTRATE WHAT YOU TALK AT THE SAME TIME OF TALKING ONLY !
i did not had knee pain, it has started two months ago, first of all what causes knee pain? you did not say it. explain what causes? i waled more than 30 years the same way why not before why now? its not about how you walk and how you move your hip.. useless video specially from DR
There are numerous causes of knee pain from local trauma, repetitive overload, mechanical dysfunctions locally and in the hip/foot, referred pain from the spine and hip, infections, tumors etc. The key to relief is getting a proper diagnosis from your doctor and addressing the cause. In the case of mechanical knee pain, muscle imbalances and stability issues must be correcte, and proper stability strengthened, to handle the stresses of the person's unique daily activities and sport.
Doc, I don't doubt your knowledge or expertise. But the way you present this is too technical. For the average Joe who just wants pain relief tips in simple terms and not a Ted Talk, half way through your video...I'm done.
Hi Tony.
I hear you, but unfortunately it is the extreme technical in analysis and exercise form that makes all the difference in most cases of chronic musculoskeletal pain that fails to respond to generic exercise and treatment. I would suggest working with someone who can explain your problem and corrections in a simplified way and uncomplicate it for you