Is Knee Pain Holding You Back?
Why painkillers and visits to your GP are often not the answer
Knee pain is often dismissed as wear and tear, or simply something that comes with age. In some cases, patients believe that it will just go away over time. However, as well as being extremely frustrating, living with knee pain can be debilitating and can prevent you from enjoying activities that you have previously taken for granted.
At Recover Physio, we aim to cure your knee pain without injections, and without painkillers. We want to see you enjoying an active and pain-free life again in the shortest time possible.
If you can’t quite put your finger on what your problem is and where the pain is coming from in your knee, then you are not alone. We see this kind of problem all the time. In fact, knee pain is one of the most common conditions we treat.
When it comes to living with knee pain, people invariably ask the same questions:
“Why me?”
“Why is my pain not getting better?”
“Why is my pain getting worse even though I am resting?”
Many people hope that one morning they will wake up and find their pain has disappeared and their debilitating knee condition is a thing of the past! The reality, unfortunately, is that this just doesn’t happen. The knee is a complicated joint that is used all the time and, left untreated, pain will increase, preventing you from enjoying the things you want to do.
Has this ever happened to you?
Maybe you’re confused because different people are telling you different things, or you feel that rest is the best thing because every time you try to do anything, even walk, your knee hurts.
Maybe you’ve been told to do particular exercises by one person, but totally different exercises by someone else.
Maybe you’ve seen a doctor and been recommended painkillers and a knee support – but these have not helped.
Because of this confusion people often do not know what to do to ease their knee pain. Worse, many simply dismiss the pain and start accepting it as part of life, something that they will always have to live with.
Is this how you feel?
If you are currently living with knee pain, there are 5 key reasons why it could be lasting much longer than it should:
- You thought it would go away on its own after a period of rest. You have tried ice, heat and even supports.
- You were advised to rest, wear a support and take painkillers, but it is still there
- A family member or a friend told you that everyone’s knees get bad, especially as they get older.
- You have been to healthcare professionals and possibly even physios in the past.
- You’ve tried many things over a long period of time but all that did was make it feel slightly better short term, but with no long-term relief
If any of these 5 things have happened to you, then we would love to offer you a completely free, no obligation telephone consultation with one of our experienced physiotherapists. Just click on the link below to book your complimentary telephone consultation.
We want to help you!
If any of these experiences sound familiar, then we would love to help.
We understand that you have options when it comes to your healthcare, so we want to be sure that you feel completely comfortable with us and confident about how we will help you overcome your shoulder condition.
We always listen to feedback from our patients and they tell us that they really like being able to speak to a Physiotherapist, at no cost before their first appointment. Patients have the opportunity to ask questions about their problem and see if and how physiotherapy can benefit them. We always take the time to talk through your issues with you and to answer any questions you have.
If you’ve experienced any of the ‘key reasons’ listed above, then here are 4 simple steps that you can take immediately to help with your knee condition:
Step 1:
Make a decision about getting help. We have treated many people just like you at Recover Physiotherapy.
Step 2:
Next, do the right exercise. The correct exercises given to you by a physiotherapist will reduce pain, allow you to move more freely and return you to a pain-free life far quicker.
Step 3:
Avoid too much rest. Whilst rest can be an aspect of the recovery process, too much may in fact slow down the healing process. In order for an injury to recover, blood flow is required and it is movement that increases this. Appropriate movement and strengthening exercises, alongside hands on treatment, really help to heal the injury. This is the best formula to aid a speedy return to a pain free life.
Step 4:
Get real, hands-on physiotherapy. Here at Recover Physio, we help people to recover from knee injuries all year round. If a knee injury is stopping you from keeping active, carrying out your day to day tasks, playing sports, performing your job, or is limiting your independence, then physiotherapy can help you get back to living life more fully in the shortest possible time.
If you would like to know how the team at Recover Physio can help you live with reduced knee pain, you can arrange a FREE, no obligation telephone consultation with one of our chartered physiotherapists. Our physio will discuss your symptoms with you and let you know if and how physiotherapy can benefit you. Just click on the link below now to arrange your consultation:
Common Knee Problems
Have a diagnosis or think you have an idea? Do any of the following sound familiar?
- Ligament Injuries
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Pre and Post operation surgery
- Meniscal/cartilage tears
- Arthritis