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Pain in knee
M feelingg sudden pain in knee at one point in middle dont know what happened its paining like a pin in middle of the knee want to know the reason nd treatment can u plz also tell me that should i mssg it wid ice compression or hotpad?
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As u r telling sudden pain plz do apply ice packs immediately. And gave rest to knee apply moov or volini spray .when pain subsides do quadriceps and hamstrings exercises.
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consult physiotherapist at practo for exercise
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When does it hurt?
What movements worsens your pain?
What movements make you feel better?
Any swelling around the knee??
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Quariceeps exercise.
10 to 12 times and hot fermentation.
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consult with me
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Is there any fall or direct hit on your knee ? If you have swelling use ice pack for 10-15 mins twice a day and use pain relief spray or gel and give rest to your knee
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Hello,
The type of pain that you are complaining about could be related to a muscle or ligament strain or injury. If you feel any unwanted locking or unlocking or instability in the knee, then you should immediately get it checked.
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1. You can apply Ice for 15-20 minutes around the knee 2-3 times a day.
2. Do some basic strengthening, quadriceps and hamstrings strengthening (check online). If you feel the pain is increasing, then immediately stop the exercises.
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Avoid standing for longer time.
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U r very young to experience knee pain. According to me, with the above given data, I feel u should try to reduce body weight. Excess load/ body weight affects knee joint. Usually clinically, we find sharp pain is due to increased nerve sensitivity or nerve tension. U can use
1. Ice pack
2. Foam roller release of quadriceps muscle(front of Ur thigh) and Side of Ur both thighs.
3. Stretching exercises for groin muscles and back thigh muscles
4. Strengthening of core and quadriceps muscle
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U can use hot pack for Ur low back and buttock muscles. Consult online via practo
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Very importantly avoid crossing Ur legs..
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Your knee pain could be due to muscle strain or ligament sprain. How long do you have this pain.
You should give Cryotherapy ( Ice therapy) to the site for 20 min thrice a day?
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You should do knee strengthening exercises twice a day.
For further evaluation and treatment you need to consult a Physician or Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist online or in person.
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Do ice cube massage over your knee for 15min . It's quick relief from your pain.repet it for 3day . along with do static quadrishape excrise for knee joint for 5repet for every hour . Hope flowing this advice you get relief from your problem
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avoid prolonged standing
avoid stairs up and down for few days as possible
avoid cross leg settings over the floor
avoid Indian type of toilet . use commode chair
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further any need take online consultation
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It May be due to Nerve Entrapment, Meniscus Injury or Ligament Injury.
Any Strain or Jerk may cause it.
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Use Soft Knee Cap. Hot Pack for 15 mins. Do Some Flexion Extention and Quadriceps Exercises 10 Moves Each, Thrice a Day.
You can ask if You Have any Doubt in Doing These ..
And Describe Your Problem in Detail for Better Treatment .
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Don't Over Stress or Over Stretch You Knee, Do All Exercises Under the Limit of Pain.
Avoid Long Standing, Walking, Running & Stairs for a Week . .
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REST
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevator
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pain increases after 3 days consult
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don't do fancy exercise watching on internet,let pain subside .
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Hello
No need to worry. Tell me its chronic or acute.
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If acute then do following :-
1.Apply ice ( 15 to 20 min) twice a day for 4 to 5days.
2.Do some isometric knee exercise (for adductor and quadriceps muscle)
3.if pain not decreased consult me online.
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1.No need to worry.
2.Apply ice.
3.Do exercises simple and gentle.
4.Do exercises within the limit of pain.
5. If pain increased stop exercises and use knee cap for support.
6.keep smiling.
7.Stay home.
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Sudden pain should always be treated with ice compression. Cause is better known with proper history. Slowly and steadily start movements with ice packs. Static quadriceps exercise is done with placing a hard towel roll under the knee and pressing it for 5 counts and relaxing it. Repetitions should be 10-12 thrice a day.
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consult a therapist when the pain doesn't subside even after following the advice
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avoid squatting!!!
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Hello
Do u feel any pain while walking or at rest?
Apply ice pack for about 15 minutes twice a day.
Apply volini or any diclofenac ointment.
Try to do knee isometric exercises.
Roll a towel and place it below your knee and then press the towel with your knee joint,hold it for 10 seconds and then relax do it for 5 times twice a day.
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Consult through practo for proper guidance and exercise protocol.
Health Tips
Avoid standing for long duration.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Applying ice pack three times a day 10 min-15min.
Doing knee strengthening exercises.
Isometric exercises will help you to get better.
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consult practo physiotherapists for further information.
Health Tips
avoid squatting
avoid cross sitting.
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Mr. Arjun Puranik H L (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello..
As relating to your age..
It's common in sports injuries...
Due to some sudden twisting or sudden movement in the knee may have cause small damage to the soft tissues..I don't think it will be a big issue..
Please elaborate your symptoms further like ...
1.) From how many days?
2.) Is there any swelling in knee?
3.) Is there any buckling of knee during walking?
4.) Difficult in walking or running or sports activities
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For now do some ice.
If there is no swelling you can go far hot fermentation also..
Avoid jerky movement of knee
Avoid sports activities for 3-4 weeks..
Give rest.
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Mr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
At this young age u got the pain but u didn’t tell us whether u had hit anywhere or how the pain started . First of all if there is any swelling kindly do apply cold pack over the area do t apply hot pack and if u have any pain relieving gel do apply over there . Nothing to worry it will subside if not let us see further after a week
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Your age component along with gender predominance mark it as a significant alignment towards involvement of chondral surface of of the knee. You can start with ice pack for 7 minutes followed by a graded progressive exercise program to strengthen your knee musculature and reduce stress on your knee joint in order to prevent recurrence of this pain.
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You can consult us online on the Practo app to get a customized graded progressive exercise protocol best suited for your condition.
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Dr. Aditya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
It could be due to sudden trauma, jerk or twist at knee joint.
Next Steps
consult with me online for ur exercise program
Health Tips
Apply ice on pain area.
Take rest.
Avoid unnesessary movements and walking.
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