Hi, read threads about knee problems but everybody's got different symptoms. i got this 2 symptoms happening at the same time, hope someone can advice. 40 years old, plays 3-4 times a week (last 6 months) , right handed, good shoes. -pain on the inside of right knee when walking down stairs and getting up from seated position -tightness behind right knee, cannot bend knee fully.Painful when squatting but pain is at the back of knee( at the pivot point). any advice is welcomed. tks.
Hi, A few preliminaries: - no previous knee injuries/strains/problems? - any trigger event recently that started this? - any swelling around the knee? It sounds like a loose meniscus or loose body inside the joint. Does playing more seem to aggravate it? If it persists or worsens, you should go seek a professional opinion.
Hi Visor, - previous knee injuries/strains/problems? about 7 years ago where i was off road riding and flew into a ditch, landed somewhat on the knee( wearing knee guards though), no injuries on the knee but the whole area at the back of knee was black and blue?? didn't see a doc and healed in about 2 weeks. - any trigger event recently that started this? - any swelling around the knee? no swelling on the knee, no trigger point, just playing hard and fully stretched a couple of times. Does playing more seem to aggravate it? yes, area becomes stiffer and flexibility less each time I played in last few games. usually i don't feel the pain until when the game is over. right now, i don't know if i should apply heat or cold treatment.
Ice a joint, don't heat it. Try taking some ibuprofen before the game, if you are not allergic to it. You may still need to see an MD and do a standing X-ray to check your meniscus.
There may not be any overt swelling, but that pain in the back and the inability to fully flex could imply a joint effusion and a Baker's cyst. Agree with Dr. Visor that meniscus needs scrutiny.
try Glucosamine... it helps me a lot...have kinda same symptoms as you.. can't walk up stairs and can't get up after squatting... btw,i'm 45.. and i can play almost solid 2 hrs... unless i have cramps... lol...
tks for your input. I'm going to lay off strenuous exercise for 3 weeks and take glucosamine. ice the joint if its painful. if that doesn't see improvement then i think a trip to the specialist to check meniscus is warranted. i hope i can hold off playing...
bro, you may want to try out the exercises in these videos. tried the first time and feels good. hope it will help you too. http://www.livestrong.com/video/3707-treat-bakers-cyst/
hey thanks rusty, my condition has improved quite a bit now and i feel I can go back to badminton soon. i think the exercises should compliment the recovery. thanks for your input.
