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Regular exercise helps prevent knee pain but must be avoided when the pain occurs.
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Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways of treating knee pain, both chronic and acute. There are specific kinds of exercise routine that reduces pain, swelling and redness of the knees and prevent the condition from further aggravating. These include various types of stretching and strengthening exercises that make the muscles around the knee stronger, improves blood circulation in the region and help fasten the process of recovery.
Which parts of the knee have to be exercised for dealing with the pain of arthritis?
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The knee is a complex structure that is comprised of bone, muscle, and cartilage. It is the largest joint in the human body and all the different parts of the knee need to be exercised in a proper manner. This will help ensure that the knee is properly lubricated and free of any kind of inflammatory pain, swelling or inflexibility which is caused by arthritis. It will also help facilitate smooth and easy movement and maintain a full range of motion.
All the muscles surrounding the knee must be regularly exercised, especially during the onset of pain and inflammation. Avoiding physical exercise may cause the muscles to become stiff and inflexible, leading to the lack of adequate lubrication in the knee and intensification of pain. The weakening of these muscles is what needs to be avoided for effectively dealing with pain in the knees so that they can help the joint effectively absorb shock and provide enough support for the painless motion.
Which of the following muscles should you avoid exercising while experiencing knee pain?
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All the muscles surrounding the knee must be regularly exercised, especially during the onset of pain and inflammation. Avoiding physical exercise may cause the muscles to become stiff and inflexible, leading to the lack of adequate lubrication in the knee and intensification of pain. The weakening of these muscles is what needs to be avoided for effectively dealing with pain in the knees so that they can help the joint effectively absorb shock and provide enough support for the painless motion.
Holding yourself in a squat position against the wall will aggravate knee pain.
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This is actually one of the best ways to deal with knee pain in a hassle free manner. Doing squats against a wall allows pain relief through physical therapy while simultaneously allowing you to take support for the spine. Press your back against a wall and slowly bend your knees till you have lowered yourself into a half-sitting position with your feet apart, your back straight and your chest lifted. Hold the position for a few seconds and return to standing back up. Repeat this exercise 10 times for effective recovery.
Water exercises are the easiest way to deal with pain and tenderness in the knees.
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For those who experience an unbearable amount of pain in the knees while exercising, taking to the water is a highly effective solution. Water exercises, such as walking in the shallow end of a pool and lightly paddling in the water are excellent ways to increase muscle strength and restore flexibility in the joint. The buoyancy of the water makes it easier for the joint to absorb shock as it reduces the impact on the bones and muscles in the joint and slowly increases the range of movement.