I used to work as a nurse. In accident and emergency tubigrip is used for sprains and it’s great for providing needed support for injuries and swelling. Worth getting and keeping in the first aid kit too. You can gently wash it a number of times too. Great video.Good tip with the self sticking tape I’ve got some already and it’s handy stuff, I protect my finger with it when drumming. You two are so entertaining, love you both.
I was living life to the fullest and skateboarding with my family after a couple of beers. This resulted in a minor inconvenience...a major swollen ankle. Crazy that this video was posted so soon after. As always, love the organic conversation between these two, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
How do you guys manage to make all our aches and pains hilarious? 🤷🏻♀️🤣 Definitely will buy the “Tubagrip” … tried the compression stockings, and I would need a young Arnold Schwarzenegger to help get them on.😩. Your demo was so explicit too. Thank you for making sure use them correctly.🤗🙏
I've had lymphedema since a traffic accident in 2017 and tried all manner of things with the aid of Duke Lymphedema clinic and their wound clinic (the latter when I developed a bad skin infection that ate a hold in my calf). The most effective (but messy) treatment was Unna's boot (look it up; basically it's a bandage soaked in something like calamine lotion) with Coban around the outside, which is sometimes called a "Duke boot." This is hard to apply on yourself and requires some expertise to get right. It helps to leave it on for a while, which means showering with waterproof bag on your leg that you can get from a pharmacy. I've also used custom-made Velcro-type compression garments that work pretty well and are easy to put on and take off. The only problem is that they throw off my balance a little and they'e a little cumbersome. I'm definitely going to try the Tubagrip! As you guys say, it's very important not to get a tourniquet effect. It's also critical to take good care of your skin, using a moisturizing lotion after showering. A dermatologist can give you a prescription for a cream to deal with inflammation.
They cone in different colors, if that matters to any-black, grey, taupe and light beige. They last 3-6 months, if you’re careful. I usually replenish after 3 months.
Sorry, unsure of what you're asking, but if you're asking for a video on shoulder pain, here is a video for you. th-cam.com/video/D0Ll6aDOMkU/w-d-xo.html
Question: when I sit too long at my desk, I noticed my left ankle become swollen. My right foot is ok. Should I see my family doctor? Only happens when I sit too long ….why is that ? I am also healing from heel Spurs , on both feet , but my left heel was worse. I truly like your channel . Looking forward to your reply. Thanks 🙏🏻
I was very excited to see this video. I have constant swelling as I have Occlusive DVT. I got it in 2007. I have no blood flow in my van back to my heart. I’ve been living with posttraumatic syndrome for 14 years. I swell so bad in the summer and if I drink alcohol which I don’t do much because I’m on blood thinner. I can’t stand for long periods of time I can’t sit for long periods of time
I have Lymphedema which was caused by being on too many water pills. I ended up in stage 3 kidney failure. I've tried going to Lymphedema Therapy and wearing compression stockings.
I wear compression hosery plus within the past several months, perhaps after seeing one of your shows, I to inversion therapy. holding my right leg (the swollen one) up for 5 minutes, and the left for one minute. I apparently inherited this from my mother, as well as my first compression socks from her.
I had a swollen left ankle for a few years whilst I happily edited video in a comfy chair. Then I did a few days in a warehouse manually pulling heavily loaded pallets on pump trucks and handballing boxes into the back of a 2 tier wagon. Sorted that shit right out. Goes to show your arse is for driving your legs not sitting on.
Here is a video from a few years ago. I will add it to our to-do list for an updated one and see what we can do! Hope this helps. th-cam.com/video/UErXrSCnJW0/w-d-xo.html
thanks guys! i just ordered a tube of it off amazon.....much cheaper than off of the website. i paid $16 for a 10 meter roll. You guys have a great channel and i pray you can help me more with my choric muscle cramps I fight daily.
@Dan Skofich Hahaha! I googled "choric muscle cramps" before realizing you meant chronic, lol. Anyway, I had the same problem, mostly in my calves - really terrible cramps, esp at night n when I awoke in the morning - until I started taking magnesium, specifically 1-1/4 tsp of Bulk Supplements powdered magnesium citrate (no gut effects). This eliminated the problem for me completely. And it was surprising to me that I even needed it considering the amount of dark leafy greens I eat. Now, however, after many videos on the subject of electrolyte deficiencies, I have reduced my qty to 3/4 tsp of the powdered citrate & added 2 capsules of magnesium glycinate (for a total of around 400-500 mg magnesium), plus added 1/2 tsp potassium citrate. The result is the same; I just knew that most people, incl myself, are deficient in potassium, so added it as well. However, my cramps went away for several years w just the magnesium. And it has the added bonus of decreasing anxiety & improving sleep as well! So if you listen to videos about the symptoms of both magnesium & potassium deficiency, they will list muscle cramps for both. But in practice, in the comments, I have observed that most people find relief w just the magnesium. But you may have to experiment to find the best dosage for yourself. I know I did, & anything less that 1-1/4 tsp of the powdered would begin to bring some cramping back; but 1-1/4 tsp, divided into 1/2 tsp in morning, 1/2 tsp late afternoon & 1/4 tsp before bed, eliminated them completely. However, even if I took it ALL before bed, the results were the same, so how it is divided may not be a factor. I just like to spread it out Anyway, good luck, Dan, & I hope you find this info to be of some help to you.
Why do I feel heat in my feet after working out or stretching that lasts for days? It's really uncomfortable. It's situated in the soles and sometimes calves. Thanks for responding.
i think it may b sum toxins u've got there.sumthing u've eaten,neg thots.i don't think it's from the xercises.also have u lkd up the foot/ body map.it has a gd connection with each other.very interesting.
Again great advice. You’ve helped me with so many problems, thank you. I had a severe break on my left leg just above the ankle(4 brakes in tibia and 2 in fibula.) over 20 years ago.I have a lot of pain and some swelling. Can this increase the pain? I’ve tried tensor and compression and both have. Again thanks
I believe a home health nurse brought a box of tubigrips for me size c I think at least that's what was on the box but I wasn't sure how to cut them so maybe one of my caregivers or case manager could help with that it looks so easy on the video thanks for sharing I did get a rolling walker because of you guys I had wheels put on my Walker because of you thanks so very much for your information
Cannot stand those compression socks, definitely going to get some of that. Yes, you guys are nt just funny, you are truly knowledgeable. Thank you both.
I have found using a product called Prosthetic Fitting Lotion really helpful in putting on compression stockings. It makes them kind of glide on once you get them over the heel. It is made by Alps South Corp in FL.I have no vested interest in the company. Just happy I found this product as I have lymphedema in my legs. Hope this helps someone.
I am 70 and recently injured my knee. I have been to the doctor serval times and am trying different treatments. About two or three weeks ago I began to have swelling in my foot and leg. I have tried compression socks to no avail. (Two different types) The swelling causes pain and makes it hard to sleep. My question is how long should you leave the tubi grip on at a time and how soon should it be before you see results.
I noticed I would get swelling in my ankles, and found my mattress played a part in it. For some reason, my old mattress effected my lower back, and that was connected to my ankle swelling I also noticed the better my sleep, the less my ankle would swell The best thing to keep my ankle from swelling was doing slow jogs for 10-20 minutes on my rebounder, then the good sleeping
I sure hope you guys see this question. I am getting ready for a long flight and need something comfortable, but, effective for preventing DVT's. Will this work?
We're sorry to hear that. Maybe you can watch this videos and see if those help! th-cam.com/video/KpQMdt3n3qE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/hEmLp6iQB7M/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/vgW6ZD_QwwQ/w-d-xo.html
Born with chronic lymphedema and wear a 50-60mm from morning rise to bedtime. If you guys can reduce or eliminate my ugly ankle I would be forever grateful!
I used soccer socks, for compression socks, cheap at ross for less. Coban at dollar store and ankle pull ons at grocery outlet. Coban is great easy wrap easy take off.
I had a fall in May. Both feet, right leg, knee thigh are still painful and swollen after 6months. I have seen 15 MDs, one PT, no one knows why. I’m having irregular shooting pain, painful to touch. Feels like when I have hit my elbow both numb and painful. Any suggestions appreciated.
Hi Bob and Brad maybe you could give me an opinion? I am 65 healthy 6.3 male without any issues. Recently I noticed in the lower Right interior knee area a small discomfort in what seems to be the stretching of the ligament, when I shift the leg in certain positions. There is no permanent pain or anything noticeably abnormal But I am trying to prevent an unnecessary tear or rupture because I neglected the issue. I play ping pong which is an easy sport with no too much stress on the legs or joints so the last time I played the discomfort was more obvious but not intolerable when extending or twisting while moving in certain type of shots. Then after a while the discomfort shifted more to the center of the knees so I stopped before I create any damage or stress it unnecessarily. I never had any injuries previously but I noticed this pain a few weeks ago and related it to one knee hitting another while sleeping sideways, I thought that was the origin, so now i wrap one with a cushion to prevent that. Because of covid I have probably lost strenght in my muscles and joints for the lack of my habitual exercise but still I don't remember injuring it any other way. I decided to buy some knee wraps or braces that will arrive soon. I did some of the twisting motion exercise you recomended in a video and I did notice standing on the bad leg that with twisting the interior ligament does stretch and mildly hurt so I am concerned. It doesn't seem that resting or taking time off will improve this, but I still don't see an urgency to see a doctor, do you think I should try some strength exercises at the gym or maybe walking daily to correct this? Thanks for your time and consideration. Al
Yes, knee strengthening exercises and wrapping and protecting it as best you can is good. Sometimes minor things can take it’s time to heal and when we keep reinjurying the same area, it’s a long process. Avoid doing things that cause it pain for a few weeks and hopefully that will give it time to heal properly.
My feet and ankles swell when it's hot outside. Would doing this help? Not sure why it happens in the heat and not sure if I should be concerned or not.
hey fyi that's called heat edema and a lot of people get it. sometimes it's due to salt loss (sweating doesn't help) but sometimes just due to expanding blood vessels and gravity. in my lay person opinion this would probably help especially if due to heat causing expansion of blood vessels.
It should help, yes. The persons comment below could be true, but you may want to get checked out just in case. It is possible it could be something else as well.
I always enjoy your helpful and insightful videos. I also enjoy the amusing banter between the two of you. What is the reason for not having the tubigrip placed to the ends of the toes? I would like to use the tubigrip with the toes covered to their ends when I am walking on carpeting at home. Also, any thoughts about the feasibility of doubling the tubigrip back on itself to make it a sock? If this is feasible, how far up the ankle or leg should the tubigrip be doubled up to? Thank you.
I have to wear compression stockings everyday. Here's a tip to get them on easier. Buy a pair of the rubber dish washing gloves and wear them to put compression stockings on. They'll go on much easier. You don't have to buy the expensive ones-- I buy the Walmart store brand and they work just as well as the brand name gloves
I have this problem because of lymphedema. The first thing you stat out with is the socks, well I have tried them over and over, but they won’t stay up. I’m a big lady and my legs are shaped different from others. The minute I stand up, they start to roll. I have tried many different kind of socks, and even the tube wrap you used and nothing works. Do you have any suggestions that I can try? Thank you
On swollen feet and ankles ALL compression stockings tighten around the ankle, like between two links of sausage. Will this tube cloth do the same? I don't want to waste more money.
There's a lot I don't understand about this swollen leg problem but I have had that for a short while, what I'm more interested in is a circulation problem I have a regular appointment with my doctor in December and am going to address that but could the Tubigrip help for now as a temporary solution?
I think you're talking about knees and if you are, here is a video to reduce swelling and help with pain. Hope this helps! th-cam.com/video/MUX7JTTIFtY/w-d-xo.html
We have links in our description below to our website as well as our amazon store page. If this isn't what you're looking for, let us know and I can try to help you further!
This didn't work for me as the swelling moved to my toes, I ended up buying diabetic tube socks on Amazon and due to the large size of my feet, ankles and calves the super large diabetic socks easily slipped over and provided a light compression from the toes to my knees
@@BobandBrad Yes. I was actually surprised, and relieved that I no longer need to elevate my leg (on some days) I sit most of the day, however I have worn these daily since I got them in September. They are the Diabetic Over the Calf socks from Amazon, I did not intentionally buy them for compression purposes I was just tired of my legs swelling above my calf length diabetic socks. Another discovery is with the even fit from toe to knee I have to re-tighten my shoe laces and keen sandals to accommodate my now normal sized feet and toes. Additionally, it is nice to see my ankles again.
@@BobandBrad Forgot to mention I bought the leg elevation and bed wedge from your videos earlier this year to manage my leg swelling. I can't sleep without the wedge and I used to use the leg elevation pillow whenever my legs swelled badly. Not needed now with my over the calf diabetic socks.
I use something called Circulation and Vein Support by Andrew Lessman. This works. I've used it for years. You don't have to deal with socks and all this.
Their treatments are good, but the relationship between these 2 is a joy to behold.
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It does NOT.really work with such wraps or.pressure socks as we tried tested.with a friend!
I used to work as a nurse. In accident and emergency tubigrip is used for sprains and it’s great for providing needed support for injuries and swelling. Worth getting and keeping in the first aid kit too. You can gently wash it a number of times too. Great video.Good tip with the self sticking tape I’ve got some already and it’s handy stuff, I protect my finger with it when drumming. You two are so entertaining, love you both.
You guys are always posting what I need! Thank you 😍
Of course!
I was living life to the fullest and skateboarding with my family after a couple of beers. This resulted in a minor inconvenience...a major swollen ankle. Crazy that this video was posted so soon after. As always, love the organic conversation between these two, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
We are glad we could be there for ya! Hopefully this helps you heal faster, take care 😊
That was a great share of advise for ankle, foot and leg compression! Thanks ! 👍😍🙏
You're welcome!
How do you guys manage to make all our aches and pains hilarious? 🤷🏻♀️🤣 Definitely will buy the “Tubagrip” … tried the compression stockings, and I would need a young Arnold Schwarzenegger to help get them on.😩. Your demo was so explicit too. Thank you for making sure use them correctly.🤗🙏
We're glad to hear we really are funny! Thank you!
Yep, I returned compression socks. Could not even get them on my feet.🤪
Thanks for sharing this. I ve been suffering from painful swollen ankles after my 24 hrs call duty at hospital
I've had lymphedema since a traffic accident in 2017 and tried all manner of things with the aid of Duke Lymphedema clinic and their wound clinic (the latter when I developed a bad skin infection that ate a hold in my calf). The most effective (but messy) treatment was Unna's boot (look it up; basically it's a bandage soaked in something like calamine lotion) with Coban around the outside, which is sometimes called a "Duke boot." This is hard to apply on yourself and requires some expertise to get right. It helps to leave it on for a while, which means showering with waterproof bag on your leg that you can get from a pharmacy.
I've also used custom-made Velcro-type compression garments that work pretty well and are easy to put on and take off. The only problem is that they throw off my balance a little and they'e a little cumbersome.
I'm definitely going to try the Tubagrip!
As you guys say, it's very important not to get a tourniquet effect. It's also critical to take good care of your skin, using a moisturizing lotion after showering. A dermatologist can give you a prescription for a cream to deal with inflammation.
They cone in different colors, if that matters to any-black, grey, taupe and light beige.
They last 3-6 months, if you’re careful. I usually replenish after 3 months.
I need more in my pain in both shoulder . I love you guys …. PLEASE
Sorry, unsure of what you're asking, but if you're asking for a video on shoulder pain, here is a video for you.
th-cam.com/video/D0Ll6aDOMkU/w-d-xo.html
Question: when I sit too long at my desk, I noticed my left ankle become swollen. My right foot is ok. Should I see my family doctor?
Only happens when I sit too long ….why is that ?
I am also healing from heel Spurs , on both feet , but my left heel was worse.
I truly like your channel .
Looking forward to your reply. Thanks 🙏🏻
If in doubt, doctor
Yes, we would suggest consulting a physician. You can elevate, ice, and take ibuprofen for the swelling but you may want to get it checked out.
I was very excited to see this video. I have constant swelling as I have Occlusive DVT. I got it in 2007. I have no blood flow in my van back to my heart. I’ve been living with posttraumatic syndrome for 14 years. I swell so bad in the summer and if I drink alcohol which I don’t do much because I’m on blood thinner. I can’t stand for long periods of time I can’t sit for long periods of time
We are so sorry to hear you are experiencing this!! We really hope this will help give you some relief
THANK YOU soooo much for this video. I am anxious to try this method as an alternative to the compression hose.
You're welcome! We hope it works for you.
I have Lymphedema which was caused by being on too many water pills. I ended up in stage 3 kidney failure. I've tried going to Lymphedema Therapy and wearing compression stockings.
I wear compression hosery plus within the past several months, perhaps after seeing one of your shows, I to inversion therapy. holding my right leg (the swollen one) up for 5 minutes, and the left for one minute. I apparently inherited this from my mother, as well as my first compression socks from her.
Thanks for answering my question about whether to use two layers.
You're welcome :)
I had a swollen left ankle for a few years whilst I happily edited video in a comfy chair. Then I did a few days in a warehouse manually pulling heavily loaded pallets on pump trucks and handballing boxes into the back of a 2 tier wagon. Sorted that shit right out. Goes to show your arse is for driving your legs not sitting on.
Interesting!
I have developed arthritis in my feet and ankles. Can you do a video regarding this?
Here is a video from a few years ago. I will add it to our to-do list for an updated one and see what we can do! Hope this helps.
th-cam.com/video/UErXrSCnJW0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the advice. I have been looking for treatments for my level 2 ankle sprain.
Hope this helps! Otherwise, here's an exercise video for your ankle, see if that helps.
th-cam.com/video/dYJPEJSZDU4/w-d-xo.html
This is super informative! When you say to measure at your widest part, is this the widest part when swollen or normal?
They mentioned that a swollen ankle might be larger than the calf, and, in that case, to measure the ankle.
@@dawnmichelle4403 thanks so much!
@@sharonkelly2086 you're quite welcome!
What she said 😊
I had to go to lymphadema clinic. My memory is I was told compression stocking and wrap actually had different functions. Thank you for the tips.
Anything to help.
thanks guys! i just ordered a tube of it off amazon.....much cheaper than off of the website. i paid $16 for a 10 meter roll. You guys have a great channel and i pray you can help me more with my choric muscle cramps I fight daily.
We hope so too, good luck!
@@BobandBrad thank you both
@Dan Skofich Hahaha! I googled "choric muscle cramps" before realizing you meant chronic, lol.
Anyway, I had the same problem, mostly in my calves - really terrible cramps, esp at night n when I awoke in the morning - until I started taking magnesium, specifically 1-1/4 tsp of Bulk Supplements powdered magnesium citrate (no gut effects).
This eliminated the problem for me completely. And it was surprising to me that I even needed it considering the amount of dark leafy greens I eat. Now, however, after many videos on the subject of electrolyte deficiencies, I have reduced my qty to 3/4 tsp of the powdered citrate & added 2 capsules of magnesium glycinate (for a total of around 400-500 mg magnesium), plus added 1/2 tsp potassium citrate. The result is the same; I just knew that most people, incl myself, are deficient in potassium, so added it as well. However, my cramps went away for several years w just the magnesium. And it has the added bonus of decreasing anxiety & improving sleep as well!
So if you listen to videos about the symptoms of both magnesium & potassium deficiency, they will list muscle cramps for both. But in practice, in the comments, I have observed that most people find relief w just the magnesium. But you may have to experiment to find the best dosage for yourself. I know I did, & anything less that 1-1/4 tsp of the powdered would begin to bring some cramping back; but 1-1/4 tsp, divided into 1/2 tsp in morning, 1/2 tsp late afternoon & 1/4 tsp before bed, eliminated them completely. However, even if I took it ALL before bed, the results were the same, so how it is divided may not be a factor. I just like to spread it out
Anyway, good luck, Dan, & I hope you find this info to be of some help to you.
Wonderful ! Compression socks are more than 30.00 dollars ! Much more !
😀
Last time I bought them they were 90 dollars.
Thank you for the extremely valuable information.
Of course!
It was helpful.
Question: Little bit of swelling remains even after recovering from ankle sprain how to deal with it?
Elevation, ibuprofen, ice and resting it.
Why do I feel heat in my feet after working out or stretching that lasts for days? It's really uncomfortable. It's situated in the soles and sometimes calves. Thanks for responding.
i think it may b sum toxins u've got there.sumthing u've eaten,neg thots.i don't think it's from the xercises.also have u lkd up the foot/ body map.it has a gd connection with each other.very interesting.
Just soothe with a cool cloth. Be checked for diabetes.
No diabetes
Again great advice. You’ve helped me with so many problems, thank you. I had a severe break on my left leg just above the ankle(4 brakes in tibia and 2 in fibula.) over 20 years ago.I have a lot of pain and some swelling. Can this increase the pain? I’ve tried tensor and compression and both have. Again thanks
It shouldn’t increase the pain, if it does, we don’t recommend using it
I believe a home health nurse brought a box of tubigrips for me size c I think at least that's what was on the box but I wasn't sure how to cut them so maybe one of my caregivers or case manager could help with that it looks so easy on the video thanks for sharing I did get a rolling walker because of you guys I had wheels put on my Walker because of you thanks so very much for your information
Cannot stand those compression socks, definitely going to get some of that. Yes, you guys are nt just funny, you are truly knowledgeable. Thank you both.
Thank you! We hope you enjoy them :)
thanks for sharing my lower legs get very swollen great tips
Anything to help!
Thank you, you guys slayed me, humor is awesome. 🇨🇦🍁🐘🤗
Thanks! 😊
Great video thanks
You're welcome :)
I have found using a product called Prosthetic Fitting Lotion really helpful in putting on compression stockings. It makes them kind of glide on once you get them over the heel. It is made by Alps South Corp in FL.I have no vested interest in the company. Just happy I found this product as I have lymphedema in my legs. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks!
I am 70 and recently injured my knee. I have been to the doctor serval times and am trying different treatments. About two or three weeks ago I began to have swelling in my foot and leg. I have tried compression socks to no avail. (Two different types) The swelling causes pain and makes it hard to sleep. My question is how long should you leave the tubi grip on at a time and how soon should it be before you see results.
TOO FUNNY and very HELPFUL! You are GREAT GUYS!
Glad you liked it!
I noticed I would get swelling in my ankles, and found my mattress played a part in it. For some reason, my old mattress effected my lower back, and that was connected to my ankle swelling
I also noticed the better my sleep, the less my ankle would swell
The best thing to keep my ankle from swelling was doing slow jogs for 10-20 minutes on my rebounder, then the good sleeping
Interesting 🧐
thank you guys.
No problem (:
My ankles swell when mosquitoes bite them. Any advice would be helpful.
Support hose are ease to put on if you have a Donner. Look it up to see it.
Thanks for the input! :)
I love your voice it makes your presentation more interesting
I am faithfully doing the neck exercises!
Great!
Thank you! Would a foot TENS and EMS therapy unit help also with swollen ankles and feet?
I sure hope you guys see this question. I am getting ready for a long flight and need something comfortable, but, effective for preventing DVT's. Will this work?
Great advice. Thank you.
No problem.
My ankle that has four screw in it swells all the time. Edema too. Surgery was almost three years ago. Will it ever get better?
We're sorry to hear that. Maybe you can watch this videos and see if those help!
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I had that problem until I had the metal removed. Now it only swells after I am standing for hours at work.
Exercise seems to help.
If it’s only for your ankle, do you have to get the sock that high over the calf?
We want to cover the whole area
Born with chronic lymphedema and wear a 50-60mm from morning rise to bedtime. If you guys can reduce or eliminate my ugly ankle I would be forever grateful!
I used soccer socks, for compression socks, cheap at ross for less. Coban at dollar store and ankle pull ons at grocery outlet. Coban is great easy wrap easy take off.
I had a fall in May. Both feet, right leg, knee thigh are still painful and swollen after 6months. I have seen 15 MDs, one PT, no one knows why. I’m having irregular shooting pain, painful to touch. Feels like when I have hit my elbow both numb and painful. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks for this!!
Of course!
Hey Thanks! Great Job
And thank you!
Hi Bob and Brad maybe you could give me an opinion?
I am 65 healthy 6.3 male without any issues.
Recently I noticed in the lower
Right interior knee area a small discomfort in what seems to be the stretching of the ligament, when I shift the leg in certain positions. There is no permanent pain or anything noticeably abnormal
But I am trying to prevent an unnecessary tear or rupture because I neglected the issue.
I play ping pong which is an easy sport with no too much stress on the legs or joints so the last time I played the discomfort was more obvious but not intolerable when extending or twisting while moving in certain type of shots. Then after a while the discomfort shifted more to the center of the knees so I stopped before I create any damage or stress it unnecessarily.
I never had any injuries previously but I noticed this pain a few weeks ago and related it to one knee hitting another while sleeping sideways, I thought that was the origin, so now i wrap one with a cushion to prevent that.
Because of covid I have probably lost strenght in my muscles and joints for the lack of my habitual exercise but still I don't remember injuring it any other way.
I decided to buy some knee wraps or braces that will arrive soon.
I did some of the twisting motion exercise you recomended in a video and I did notice standing on the bad leg that with twisting the interior ligament does stretch and mildly hurt so I am concerned.
It doesn't seem that resting or taking time off will improve this, but I still don't see an urgency to see a doctor, do you think I should try some strength exercises at the gym or maybe walking daily to correct this?
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Al
Yes, knee strengthening exercises and wrapping and protecting it as best you can is good. Sometimes minor things can take it’s time to heal and when we keep reinjurying the same area, it’s a long process. Avoid doing things that cause it pain for a few weeks and hopefully that will give it time to heal properly.
@@BobandBrad thanks you
Very much
Did I miss the explanation for toes being out?
I really like them too
Very helpful info thanks!
You guys are the best!
We appreciate that!
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Can you cut the foot out of a compression sock and get something similar to a tuba grip?
Does the tuba grip exist in black?
My feet and ankles swell when it's hot outside. Would doing this help? Not sure why it happens in the heat and not sure if I should be concerned or not.
hey fyi that's called heat edema and a lot of people get it. sometimes it's due to salt loss (sweating doesn't help) but sometimes just due to expanding blood vessels and gravity. in my lay person opinion this would probably help especially if due to heat causing expansion of blood vessels.
It should help, yes. The persons comment below could be true, but you may want to get checked out just in case. It is possible it could be something else as well.
@@BobandBrad Thank you!
@@AlchemicalApothecary Interesting. I'll have to look I to that. Thank you 😊
I always enjoy your helpful and insightful videos. I also enjoy the amusing banter between the two of you. What is the reason for not having the tubigrip placed to the ends of the toes? I would like to use the tubigrip with the toes covered to their ends when I am walking on carpeting at home. Also, any thoughts about the feasibility of doubling the tubigrip back on itself to make it a sock? If this is feasible, how far up the ankle or leg should the tubigrip be doubled up to? Thank you.
I have to wear compression stockings everyday. Here's a tip to get them on easier. Buy a pair of the rubber dish washing gloves and wear them to put compression stockings on. They'll go on much easier. You don't have to buy the expensive ones-- I buy the Walmart store brand and they work just as well as the brand name gloves
Thanks..great tip!
@@letajones8556 you're welcome!!!
I didn't think you were supposed to use tubigrip because it's banded?
Is there a latex free version you can recommend? Thank you.
We will look into it
@@BobandBrad Thank you!
Normally these videos pop up after I get the specific injury. What does this mean 😅
It means we know what you need! 😀
It means you are living an adventurous life. Lol
What about red bumps with swollen legs and feet. Will it fix the red itching bumps as well.
Can a hemotoma on tibia from hitting it turn into a permanent problem? It's going away but still sensitive 2 weeks later.
excellent!
Thanks!
I have this problem because of lymphedema. The first thing you stat out with is the socks, well I have tried them over and over, but they won’t stay up. I’m a big lady and my legs are shaped different from others. The minute I stand up, they start to roll. I have tried many different kind of socks, and even the tube wrap you used and nothing works. Do you have any suggestions that I can try? Thank you
Try using the tape shown in the video to keep them up! It's called Coban tape.
On swollen feet and ankles ALL compression stockings tighten around the ankle, like between two links of sausage. Will this tube cloth do the same? I don't want to waste more money.
What to do if your weak ankles need constant ankle braces on? It looks like I had a turniqet (sp) on, preventing lymph flow! Catch 22?
You may have to continue to wear the braces. Have you tried the exercises for walk ankles to strengthen them?
Hi Brad and Bob, Why did you say don't cover the toes cause I wear the socking sometime s please share thank you enjoy your channel Debra Walker
Got gap in knee.Any simple exersice for that?
We have a bunch of videos on our channel for knees, but I'm unsure on what you mean by knee gap?
Will this work on a swollen knee?
You shouldn't post pricing...pricing varies depending on where it is purchased.
Thank you SO much!! 💕
You're welcome!
This is not a substitute for compression stockings. Compression stockings are graduated from bottom to top.
Why is Bob's foot purple🤔?
Does this also work for CVI?
How do you “Fix” this LYMPHEDEMA disease? I have this there is no magic way to FIX this ,so what is your solution? Thank you
When you say measure the largest circumference is that in the morning? Or when it is swollen to largest size?
Did you say to keep them on 24 hrs a day?
There's a lot I don't understand about this swollen leg problem but I have had that for a short while, what I'm more interested in is a circulation problem I have a regular appointment with my doctor in December and am going to address that but could the Tubigrip help for now as a temporary solution?
Try this. If I fall asleep in my chair all night, I will have swelling above my socks. When i sleep in my bed all night, there is no swelling.
We suggest not sleeping in a chair if you can help it!
I sometimes have swollen on my kneels n it hurts, I have visited a doctor I even carried out x-ray it shows nothing...Pls what will I do?
I think you're talking about knees and if you are, here is a video to reduce swelling and help with pain. Hope this helps!
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Can we pull up above the knee ?
Love new video
Great!
Where do you buy the items you shown on the video?
You can order them on amazon, called tubigrip!
LOL LOL LOL Love your humor... and I Learn a lot. Thanks much.
what size tubigrip? Hard to tell the sizing.
enjoying 😀🤘🏼
Love it!
I can't seem to find the website.
We have links in our description below to our website as well as our amazon store page. If this isn't what you're looking for, let us know and I can try to help you further!
"You look so much better." hahaha
Hey guys! If the swelling goes up your calves, its called cankles!!!🤣😊
Right!
You soubd drunk bob hahaha
For years I thought I was suffering from Gout only to find out I have Lymphedema..
This didn't work for me as the swelling moved to my toes, I ended up buying diabetic tube socks on Amazon and due to the large size of my feet, ankles and calves the super large diabetic socks easily slipped over and provided a light compression from the toes to my knees
Are they working for you?
@@BobandBrad Yes. I was actually surprised, and relieved that I no longer need to elevate my leg (on some days) I sit most of the day, however I have worn these daily since I got them in September. They are the Diabetic Over the Calf socks from Amazon, I did not intentionally buy them for compression purposes I was just tired of my legs swelling above my calf length diabetic socks. Another discovery is with the even fit from toe to knee I have to re-tighten my shoe laces and keen sandals to accommodate my now normal sized feet and toes. Additionally, it is nice to see my ankles again.
@@BobandBrad Forgot to mention I bought the leg elevation and bed wedge from your videos earlier this year to manage my leg swelling. I can't sleep without the wedge and I used to use the leg elevation pillow whenever my legs swelled badly. Not needed now with my over the calf diabetic socks.
My ankles are swollen but not painful please help
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This is funny ( and informative but we don't need the info, thank god). Go to last bit, 12 minutes in.
Not being rude, hope you didn't take the wrong way. Am a major fan of you both and always look for your latest. Thanks for sharing.
I use something called Circulation and Vein Support by Andrew Lessman. This works. I've used it for years. You don't have to deal with socks and all this.
Whatever works best!
Pls what is this white thing looks like a tissue called?
I believe you're talking about Tubigrip!