Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I tore my meniscus a month ago as diagnosed by the orthopaedic doctor. But it’s those little tips and details from you that give me a clearer picture on what’s going on - which the doctor doesn’t bother to tell you. Walking has been my exercise the past 20 years or so and it grieves me that I have to stop. But now I know I can resume in the near future. That’s the good news.
Hi, I’m from Malaysia. Been following you since I’ve got this meniscus problem 3 weeks ago. Was prescribed with anti-inflammatory drugs for 10 days. Still feel the stiffness in the knee and wasn’t sure whether I’ve fully recovered until I saw this sharing. Very informative and it helps to clear a lot of doubts. Thank you so much.
Dr David you're an angel in difficult times... You're received blessing from around the world! Thank you thank you thank you a hundred times! Never change the way you are helping! From Delhi India 🇮🇳
Hi Grace! 👋 Greetings from Texas! 🇨🇦 Thank you for tuning in! 🙌 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on more information and exercises on Knee Swelling Help! You can check it out here: “Knee Swelling Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
A complicated topic!! Fluid is ur body's way of bracing an unstable joint. It is a blessing and a curse. I'm bone on bone with bone spurs......constant swelling and stiffness..the structures around the knee are always hurting.
Dr Dave you have helped me more than my pt has and the Dr whose care I am under 😢. It has cost me a small out of pocket fortune. I am getting better advise from you than his team 😢. I have bad arthritis in both knees. Am following ur suggestion ❤. I found u by accident so glad I did. 😅
Hey Bette, sorry to hear that you are having this problem :-( you are so welcome and we are glad that you enjoyed our content. Keep us updated on how you are doing!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I stopped doing extra walking and elevated my leg the way you showed (and by the way, that's how my home health PT showed me to do it, but I didn't know to keep it up), and the swelling has gone down considerably after only a couple of days. And so has the pain.
Thank you Dr David, i watched lots of UA-cam vedios regarding knee problems, thank God i found your program, it helps me understand, why me knees swells chronically. 😢😢, thank you for your expertise ❤❤❤
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I have your tools to fix it now. Such an easy solution to swelling. I gotta get some of the wrap now to reuse. I am so relieved to find your channel. So many things at my fingertips to help remedy my pains. Blessings.
Thanks for the great advice. I fell on both knees on a hard floor 2 months ago and one of my knees continues to swell up after walking. I think it might have a cartilage tear or synovitis but I can't know without MRI. You're the best physio I've found online for conservative care and avoiding surgery.
You are very welcome Louise! We have more content availbale that may be able to help if you would like to learn more. Here is a link to our playlist of videos for knee swelling: Knee Swelling Help ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
Thanks a lot for all the info and videos. I have been following you for quite a while. I have also improved my RA arthritis. I am keeping up with the exercises. This is my 2nd year and improving. My Dr also supports me, not for any operations. Had 12 sessions 1st year (2023)and 12 sessions in 2nd year (2024) with Phisio and Biotonikus treatment. Getting better with all your knowledge and extra information. THANK YOU. From Rina Duvenage from Gauteng Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
You are the best. I'm only halfway through this video and you're definitely addressing what I'm going through right now in pain. I live in a multi-storied house and I push myself too far.
Fantastic upload with ur advice n information. Will try n implement ur techniques. Tried ur advice frm another vid n it really help reduce the pain while I'm walking ! Kudos. Anticipating ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii
Hi Nathalie! 👋 We are so happy to hear that you are starting to feel the benefits of the techniques.🙌 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist we have compiled for Knee Swelling Help. You can check it out here: “Knee Swelling Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html We hope you can continue to feel relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care! 🧡
hello! just found your channel today! currently lying in bed with a swollen knee. i dislocated it more than 10 years ago. i am a big fan of the crosstrainer due to it no impact workout. recently read about running on it backwards for a great knee workout. did it a few times, then my knee swoll right up. Don't recommend it to anyone with injured knees. I'm an Australian living in Sweden. Thankyou for your informative videos. 👍
You are very helpful Dr. David. With my new HMO I am unable to see my new primary care doctor for a month (in order to ask for a referral to physical therapy). Sometimes openings for a first appointment take 3 months! In the meantime pain continues and got worse. Your examples are helping me do a much better job with arthritis. I also have a fracture of L5 at the upper endplate---whatever that means? So I always wake up with lower back pain and left knee stiffness. Thanks for better understanding and all the help.
Wonderful tips Dr! Had exactly the issue you mentioned from a meniscus tear from playing tennis months ago. Tightness and swelling has been coming on and off throughout the time of my injury. No ops done and is just ongoing with PT and hopefully I can resume back to my normal routine with proper care and tips from your clips. Braces helps too to stabilize on those days when I'm feeling the knee is a little loose due to swell or tightness.
Thank you, yes I have a torn meniscus I had it scope 7 yrs ago. Also, I have Psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia which I was mis diagnosed. So, I got tired of taking all these medications and I was injecting myself with Cosentyx and no relief what so ever. I started taking natural tea's n herbs. I find all ur videos very informative, thank you so much for all u do for us. Again, Thank you n many blessings 🙏❤️🙏 from Corpus Christi, Texas ❤️
Dr Dave, You're such a geezer! Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new 😁 I had an ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy approximately 13 years ago and was told to work on my glutes post op, but never really understood why.......until now! My right knee OA is probably stage 2 to 3, but I continue to snowboard and my knee swells and my VMO shrinks, but I get it back again. My knee clicks and grinds and sometimes catches, but your exercises work and you've given me hope that I can avoid a knee replacement through increasing my knee stability, just by moving differently and fully activating my glutes. Salute the glutes! 😂 Thanks and best wishes, Dan.
Hi again Doctor David Rhian from Wales UK just watched this clip again so so helpful for me I just want to thank you again .!I am still in constant pain daily especially at night having had 4 Bakers cysts one burst ,then fluid on my knees with injections to draw fluid out injections of steroids .I now have moderate knee joint effusion a joint space narrowing of the medial tibiofemoral and patelloemoral i know rest up my leg and raise it higher than my heart level for a while daily will buy a wrap for my knee and try not to rely on Ibuprofen 3 x 400 mg daily like I was told to take with Paracetamols .I cannot thank you enough for your excellent clip .It is very informative .
Best advice. Exactly what happened to me. Went birding with a very tiny swelling. Now it's painful with a bigger swelling. Should have rested till all the swelling was gone.
Hi Ramon! 👋 Greetings from Texas! 🇵🇭 We are so happy you find our videos so helpful! 🌟 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on Knee Swelling Help! You can check it out here: “Knee Swelling Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html We wish you the best on your recovery journey! Please take care! 🧡
Hi can hear you watching from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 Thank you for advice I have a hip and femur replacement. I'm now suffering from sciatica and periformis problems. I m following your advice thank you so much for your advice.
Hi Juanita, It is our pleasure to be able to help out. We are so happy to hear from you all the way from Cape Town South Africa! 🧡 It's unfortunate to hear that you have been suffering from sciatica and piriformis issues and we can only imagine the pain and frustration you've been through. We hope you find some relief soon. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a couple of playlists we have compiled for sciatica and piriformis help. You can access them here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html “Piriformis Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY14SRyEPt-OFePBSKvYczH.html We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. Please take care! 🙌
I have been watching for a short while and am convinced about your holistic wY of dealing with this knee Osteoarthritis problem. Thank you. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻♀️🙉🙊🙈🌬🍃🍁🍂
Hey Raquel! We're happy that you are learning from our channel! We're definitely not mainstream healthcare advice. Put our info to the test! You can improve your knee osteoarthritis!
Hi Leal! Thank you! We appreciate you. Below will be an additional link that we hope will help as well: “Knee Swelling Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html 🙌
Thank u so much Dr. D. I’m learning so much from you. My doctor says I need a TKR even though he only looked at one x ray from 5 years ago. He thinks it’s an arthritis issue. I want to heal it naturally even though it’s always swollen but not painful. Im doing your steps to help with the cartlidge/ scar tissue. Do u think this will help me save my knee. TY immensely.
Hey Mary! We’re glad to hear that you’re learning from our channel! Sorry to hear about your knee arthritis. Whether or not you can avoid surgery depends on how much motion you have in your knee and how much you can get it to flare down. If you can keep your motion and get the pain and swelling under control then you should have a chance at improving enough to avoid surgery.
I'm trying your way, think it's really good advice. I like the swinging knees and many more. You are very smart. And generous to put you advice on you tube. Would like to try steps to. Hard remembering to do the walking thing. But I'm trying and I believe in your methods. God Bless you as ND your you tube site. I'll keep in touch. Mar Ellen West Virginia
Hi Julie! Thank you so much, we are glad this helped! 🙌 Below will be a link for some additional knee swelling help ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html We hope you found this information helpful! 🧡
Hello..I have swelling on the outter knee area on both knees.. fluid was drawn from the left knee and was clear. I just had an mri done. I had no accidents....
Hi Doctor, I recently got problem bin left knee, following your videos and doing all excercises, I don't want to go for replacement or taking medicine ,just wanted to clear all by your advices
Hey Doctor David, love ur videos. It's a breadth of fresh air from the usual online advice. Most of my knee problems, both knees, is at the back where the popliteus muscle is. Very very sore and cannot bend them fully anymore - as in squatting. My legs get very painful at night and I have to get and move around. Any idea why the back of my knees are so stiff and painful ? Would really appreciate ur thoughts on this.
Hi Doctor - thanks for much for your great videos. I am 75 and I had meniscus tear surgery around 4 months ago and then had a ruptured bakers cyst. I still find my knee is really stiff and often swollen - maybe as you say I am trying to do too much exercise, mainly walking, bike and stretches. I will try some of these more gentle ones. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Roksanna! Great question, it's hard to say if the stockings will bother your knee or not. You'll have to try it out and see how you feel. As far as making the knee worse in the long-term, that's not likely with using compression stockings but you'll have to decide for yourself after trying it out.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you so much for responding and for good information. I will try and glad to hear that the compression stockings won't further damage my knee. **** I wrongly typed "knee" its "thigh" high compression stockings, does that a difference?
Day 26. Think I overdid it with the tailgate kicks plus some other exercises and I definitely have tendonitis All that swelling is in the front of my knee on the sides not inside. Because the swelling in my knee was more of this morning. Then in the last week. Been taking Advil for 26 days now it's not doing nothing so I'm going to quit. I need doesn't hurt. I was doing the tailgate kicks where my feet touch the ground a little bit of resistance today when I do the tailgate kicks I'll make sure that my feet don't hit the ground. Compression. Elevation and no Advil
Good evening Sir, im from the Philippines i always following your vlog. I want to ask, to what am i going to do because my knee is becoming stiff, as of now i still cannot walk since the time i fell in our stairs . Hppe you can help me to walk again.
Your videos have been invaluable to me with my bad knees. Both knees have had torn meniscus and laparoscopic repairs. Then the arthritis made its appearance. I have been overweight all my life except for once, when I lost all the weight about 4 years ago and was exercising a lot. I had no knee pain or issues at that time. But now I've gained it back and the arthritis is worse than ever. I am sure the weight is about the worse thing for it but it is so difficult to get the weight off. I'm beginning to think that weight loss is of utmost importance in healthy aging for so many reasons and have decided to use your advice in the short term and lose the weight once again, hopefully never to regain. Eating is not worth the pain of this! If only it were easier... I so appreciate your videos. They have made a world of difference, and bring hope where there was only resignation that replacements were not far off. All the best to you!
Hey Diana!!! We're so happy that our videos have been helpful for you! We're glad that you're finding out what you should be focusing on. That is great news for us and it's probably a great feeling for you to know what to do next. Cheers to great heal Diana!!! 🥂🙌
Hi Anna, We are so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from a meniscus tear flare-up! We know how uncomfortable and painful it can feel. You can gradually start returning to your regular strength training after you have CONFIDENTALLY strengthened your glutes and your flare-up has subsided. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist for knee meniscus. You can check it out here: "Knee Meniscus Help" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html These would be helpful too: "How To Test & Heal A Meniscus Tear Without Surgery" ua-cam.com/video/xZCH3sznygg/v-deo.html “Tibial Shift Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbuSf0Dau3BUxO7hH3ZqjWJ.html We hope you start feeling some relief soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hello dr David, I hope you get to see question, what is the best way to treat chondrpmalacia, I have been suffering for a long time, have severe pain around the patella and am not able to walk, what is the best way to get an appointment with you.
Hello Satya! Here are our videos about knee cap problems or chondromalacia patella. You're welcome to call our office at 915-503-1314 to see about an appointment with one of our physical therapists. "Knee Cap Pain Help" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2.html If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
Hey Annette! Sorry to hear about your knee swelling issues! You might want to watch this playlist: “Knee Swelling Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
Hey Luz! Thank you so much for watching our channel every day, we can't express how much this means to us! We hope that you are finding the exercises you are doing useful. You can find the answer to your question here: “Knee Brace Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYfCVO5HJsDWdxVDUc3Jbf2.html
My knee still swells, below the kneecap on the right knee months after the pain is gone and only a slight tingle every once in awhile. I stationary bike and glute 🎉exercises. Tailgate swings everyday. Hip bursitis on the left hip is what bothers me a lot more. Try to do your hip bursitis’s, but back pain, alittle on the left side. What now is what I think! I wish I could decide what program of yours I should buy . Back hip or knee🙂program!
RICE Besides swelling from the heart issues, also medication reactions STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME can cause severe joint and muscle pain decreased range of motion AND SWELLING
Hi David: Your posts are very relevant, and much appreciated. I am 85 y.o. and in otherwise exc. health. My problem is a bit more complex, but generally similar to above. Broken left femur 1961 (auto crash.) 5 months traction. 1 month phys. therapy. 1.25 inch shortening. Femur bone overlapped. (ie not pinned). Have used built up shoe. Worked well until a year ago! Now, left knee and ankle persistenly swollen. Light pain under rt. side of kneecap. (Eased by shorter pace length, turn left foot out.) I understand your earlier suggestions. any more ideas for generally healthy old pheart? Thanks much: Mike Vidler.
Hello Mike!!! Sorry to hear about your knee and ankle swelling :-( You've got to keep going with the shorter steps and using your glute muscles. Since you have the old femur injury and the shorter leg, you've got little margin for weakness. You'll run into problems very fast compared to most people. Staying strong in the right muscles will be your best natural choice to stay healthy for years to come. These glute exercises would be a great starting point. “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” ua-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/v-deo.html If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
Hey Vera! Sorry to hear about your Baker's Cyst behind the right knee :-( There's a lot you can do! Start with this playlist of videos: "Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE.html
Hey Grace, This is a great question! One of the best position is to sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees. This is if you do not experience any pain or discomfort in your shoulders or hips. 😃
My knee swollen I guess from gout but this last long time like 3 months I can npt walk that leg. Now I can but very slow n light due still swollen n hurt. Usually my gout last 2 weeks at my ankle, tows. What can I do to cure my knee swollen problem? Ive been eating very clean like mostly vegan food almost no seafood but still have swollen knee but not too big tho.
Hi Dr. David! I’m in 1 & 1/2 years post TKR! I’ve had swelling, stiffness, & soreness since the day of surgery! Always feeling like I’m going to fall even using a cane 100% of my day, sadly! My knee is hot & so tender to touch! Also, in constant pain , chronic pain & wake up all hours of the night in pain! Is this a sign of implant rejection? Thank you for your help! 💗
Hey there! Sorry to hear that you are having swelling, stiffness, and soreness after your knee replacement :-( Unfortunately, these are all common problems to have after the surgery and are not necessarily a sign of implant rejection. We have a lot of content available for failed knee replacements if you would like to learn more about what you can do to help with it. Here is a link to our playlist: “Failed Knee Replacement Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maC3n6M0ksF5F17DPDcI98a.html We also have an outstanding failed knee replacement recovery program in case you would be interested in a structured approach to targeting these common issues after a TKR. Here is a link with more information: Failed Knee Replacement Program: The Failed Knee Replacement Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to help people with treatment strategies that are effective at helping calm down an irritated knee, then guiding you to treat the root problem that sets up knee arthritis and continues to cause knee pain in a replaced knee joint. This program works even for a revised knee replacement. You will learn: Fast ways to reduce knee pain and swelling so you can quickly get to being able to tolerate sleeping and being on your feet more. How to gain more motion in your knee joint (if you're missing some motion) without forcing yourself to do aggressive, painful stretches. Thorough understanding of the root muscle imbalance so that you can apply the information to your specific life situation. How to get the most out of your replaced knee joint while keeping it healthy for the long-term so that you never have to go back to another knee surgeon. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/failed-knee-replacement-recovery/
The one thing I worry about is the circulation. Being that blood flow is important for healing, the wrap or a sleeve would minimize blow flow right? And possibly not great because could result in clots happening?
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I tore my meniscus a month ago as diagnosed by the orthopaedic doctor. But it’s those little tips and details from you that give me a clearer picture on what’s going on - which the doctor doesn’t bother to tell you. Walking has been my exercise the past 20 years or so and it grieves me that I have to stop. But now I know I can resume in the near future. That’s the good news.
Hi, I’m from Malaysia. Been following you since I’ve got this meniscus problem 3 weeks ago. Was prescribed with anti-inflammatory drugs for 10 days. Still feel the stiffness in the knee and wasn’t sure whether I’ve fully recovered until I saw this sharing. Very informative and it helps to clear a lot of doubts. Thank you so much.
Dr David you're an angel in difficult times... You're received blessing from around the world! Thank you thank you thank you a hundred times! Never change the way you are helping!
From Delhi India 🇮🇳
Wow, you're welcome Zainab! We're happy to help you from the USA 💜
Hi. Your videos are very helpful. I'm 78 years old and suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Watching from Vancouver, Canada.
Hi Grace! 👋 Greetings from Texas! 🇨🇦 Thank you for tuning in! 🙌 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on more information and exercises on Knee Swelling Help! You can check it out here:
“Knee Swelling Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
Thank you so much for your tips for knee swelling. I followed some of them and it has helped me tremendously. ❤️ from Australia.
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
This is fantastic to hear Dayarani!!!!
Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
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A complicated topic!! Fluid is ur body's way of bracing an unstable joint. It is a blessing and a curse. I'm bone on bone with bone spurs......constant swelling and stiffness..the structures around the knee are always hurting.
Did you solve the issue?
Dr Dave you have helped me more than my pt has and the Dr whose care I am under 😢. It has cost me a small out of pocket fortune. I am getting better advise from you than his team 😢. I have bad arthritis in both knees. Am following ur suggestion ❤. I found u by accident so glad I did. 😅
Thankyou for this video. I have this problem and I've been trying to walk more, not less, I really needed this.
Hey Bette, sorry to hear that you are having this problem :-( you are so welcome and we are glad that you enjoyed our content. Keep us updated on how you are doing!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I stopped doing extra walking and elevated my leg the way you showed (and by the way, that's how my home health PT showed me to do it, but I didn't know to keep it up), and the swelling has gone down considerably after only a couple of days. And so has the pain.
Thank you for the tips to manage bad knees.
God's spirit be with you always 🕊
You’re welcome Eugenia!!! We’re happy to help! Good bless you!!!
Thank you Dr David, i watched lots of UA-cam vedios regarding knee problems, thank God i found your program, it helps me understand, why me knees swells chronically. 😢😢, thank you for your expertise ❤❤❤
from Canada. i definitely gave my knee too much of a stretch when i was swimming a couple of weeks ago. so this is helpful! Thank you.
Sorry to hear you over stretched your knee Jane :-(
We hope you get back to feeling better as fast as possible.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I have your tools to fix it now. Such an easy solution to swelling. I gotta get some of the wrap now to reuse. I am so relieved to find your channel. So many things at my fingertips to help remedy my pains. Blessings.
Thanks for the great advice. I fell on both knees on a hard floor 2 months ago and one of my knees continues to swell up after walking. I think it might have a cartilage tear or synovitis but I can't know without MRI. You're the best physio I've found online for conservative care and avoiding surgery.
You are very welcome Louise! We have more content availbale that may be able to help if you would like to learn more. Here is a link to our playlist of videos for knee swelling:
Knee Swelling Help
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks very much!
Thanks a lot for all the info and videos. I have been following you for quite a while. I have also improved my RA arthritis. I am keeping up with the exercises. This is my 2nd year and improving. My Dr also supports me, not for any operations. Had 12 sessions 1st year (2023)and 12 sessions in 2nd year (2024) with Phisio and Biotonikus treatment. Getting better with all your knowledge and extra information. THANK YOU.
From Rina Duvenage from Gauteng Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
Dr. David,Thank you for sharing all msg it help all nations to relieve knees pain.God blessed u and family.
Hey Koay! You're very welcome! God bless you!
You are the best. I'm only halfway through this video and you're definitely addressing what I'm going through right now in pain. I live in a multi-storied house and I push myself too far.
Thanks!
Hi Volooooo, You are welcome! Thank you for joining us and being part of our community. We appreciate you! 🧡
Fantastic upload with ur advice n information.
Will try n implement ur techniques. Tried ur advice frm another vid n it really help reduce the pain while I'm walking ! Kudos. Anticipating ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii
Hi i am Nathalie from L9ndon on the UK. Fantastic!!! I am applying many of your advice and i feel better already. Thank you!!
Hi Nathalie! 👋 We are so happy to hear that you are starting to feel the benefits of the techniques.🙌 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist we have compiled for Knee Swelling Help. You can check it out here: “Knee Swelling Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
We hope you can continue to feel relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
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Hi from Australia. Thanks for all the advice . You have been a great help to me!
Hey Tessa, Greeting from Texas! =D You are quite welcome, and I appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance.
Thank you for Ur great work in sharing so much information that most doctors don't make time to share with patients. Bravo!!!
hello! just found your channel today! currently lying in bed with a swollen knee. i dislocated it more than 10 years ago. i am a big fan of the crosstrainer due to it no impact workout. recently read about running on it backwards for a great knee workout. did it a few times, then my knee swoll right up. Don't recommend it to anyone with injured knees. I'm an Australian living in Sweden. Thankyou for your informative videos. 👍
So so helpful. You answer all my questions before I ask them. Will try all of your advice. Thank you so much.
You're welcome SK!!! Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀
Hey from Liverpool , New York just started to watch your videos
Hi from El Paso, TX! 👋 Welcome to our channel!
You are very helpful Dr. David. With my new HMO I am unable to see my new primary care doctor for a month (in order to ask for a referral to physical therapy). Sometimes openings for a first appointment take 3 months! In the meantime pain continues and got worse. Your examples are helping me do a much better job with arthritis. I also have a fracture of L5 at the upper endplate---whatever that means? So I always wake up with lower back pain and left knee stiffness. Thanks for better understanding and all the help.
Thank you
God bless you
It's two months I have swollen my knee
Brilliant, thanks a million for the very helpful advice and guidance. Much appreciated. Best wishes.
Wonderful tips Dr! Had exactly the issue you mentioned from a meniscus tear from playing tennis months ago. Tightness and swelling has been coming on and off throughout the time of my injury. No ops done and is just ongoing with PT and hopefully I can resume back to my normal routine with proper care and tips from your clips. Braces helps too to stabilize on those days when I'm feeling the knee is a little loose due to swell or tightness.
Thank you, yes I have a torn meniscus I had it scope 7 yrs ago. Also, I have Psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia which I was mis diagnosed. So, I got tired of taking all these medications and I was injecting myself with Cosentyx and no relief what so ever. I started taking natural tea's n herbs. I find all ur videos very informative, thank you so much for all u do for us. Again, Thank you n many blessings 🙏❤️🙏 from Corpus Christi, Texas ❤️
Dr Dave, You're such a geezer! Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new 😁
I had an ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy approximately 13 years ago and was told to work on my glutes post op, but never really understood why.......until now! My right knee OA is probably stage 2 to 3, but I continue to snowboard and my knee swells and my VMO shrinks, but I get it back again. My knee clicks and grinds and sometimes catches, but your exercises work and you've given me hope that I can avoid a knee replacement through increasing my knee stability, just by moving differently and fully activating my glutes.
Salute the glutes! 😂
Thanks and best wishes,
Dan.
Hi again Doctor David Rhian from Wales UK just watched this clip again so so helpful for me I just want to thank you again .!I am still in constant pain daily especially at night having had 4 Bakers cysts one burst ,then fluid on my knees with injections to draw fluid out injections of steroids .I now have moderate knee joint effusion a joint space narrowing of the medial tibiofemoral and patelloemoral i know rest up my leg and raise it higher than my heart level for a while daily will buy a wrap for my knee
and try not to rely on Ibuprofen 3 x 400 mg daily like I was told to take with Paracetamols .I cannot thank you enough for your excellent clip .It is very informative .
Thanks for sharing your expertise. I learn so much in your videos.
Best advice. Exactly what happened to me. Went birding with a very tiny swelling. Now it's painful with a bigger swelling. Should have rested till all the swelling was gone.
Sorry to hear that you had more swelling tanquayen :-(
We hope you recover as fast as possible!!!
Great video! Thanks for posting!
Dr David you are a great Dr.
Hey Annie, thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate the support!
Glad to see how high the knee needs to be.ive been proping up on pillows but will try a chair.ty
Doctor you are a life saver. Thank you for all the info
Hello from Manila. I often watch your informative videos. Thank you.
Hi Ramon! 👋 Greetings from Texas! 🇵🇭 We are so happy you find our videos so helpful! 🌟 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on Knee Swelling Help! You can check it out here:
“Knee Swelling Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
We wish you the best on your recovery journey! Please take care! 🧡
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy tks!
I have swelling arthritis and Baker's syst I'm trying a little exercise from your videos I can hear you. I'm in st Lucia
Your videos has been so helpful, thanks
You’re welcome Sheba!
Hi can hear you watching from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 Thank you for advice I have a hip and femur replacement. I'm now suffering from sciatica and periformis problems. I m following your advice thank you so much for your advice.
Hi Juanita, It is our pleasure to be able to help out. We are so happy to hear from you all the way from Cape Town South Africa! 🧡 It's unfortunate to hear that you have been suffering from sciatica and piriformis issues and we can only imagine the pain and frustration you've been through. We hope you find some relief soon.
In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a couple of playlists we have compiled for sciatica and piriformis help. You can access them here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
“Piriformis Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY14SRyEPt-OFePBSKvYczH.html
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. Please take care! 🙌
I have been watching for a short while and am convinced about your holistic wY of dealing with this knee Osteoarthritis problem. Thank you. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻♀️🙉🙊🙈🌬🍃🍁🍂
Hey Raquel! We're happy that you are learning from our channel! We're definitely not mainstream healthcare advice. Put our info to the test! You can improve your knee osteoarthritis!
Thanks so much for the above video it's very useful and informative for my arthritis pain hope the tips will help me 🙏👍🏾
You're welcome latifat Olusesi!!! Please let us know how it goes trying these tips out. 😀
Great video doc...is it the same if the swelling is above the knee?
Thanks Dr.David for sharing this video...
Hi Leal!
Thank you! We appreciate you. Below will be an additional link that we hope will help as well:
“Knee Swelling Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
🙌
Doctor David I am here now I'm watching now thank you ...
Hey Pawan! Glad you're here!
Thank you Dr. You have helped me so much.
Very informative
Very important and useful video. God bless you
You're welcome Celina! May God bless you too!!!
Yes loud and clear
Thank you for your time and info !!!!
You’re welcome A S!!!
Hi I can hear u loud & clear from Toronto, Ontario thanks
Thanks for watching us live Precy Uy!!!
Thank you David,
Mary Ellen.
You're welcome Mary Ellen!!!
Hi Doc
Not sure why my knee swell up
thank you i love gettung educated,
Great info …. Plse stay with us!!
Thank u so much Dr. D. I’m learning so much from you. My doctor says I need a TKR even though he only looked at one x ray from 5 years ago. He thinks it’s an arthritis issue. I want to heal it naturally even though it’s always swollen but not painful. Im doing your steps to help with the cartlidge/ scar tissue. Do u think this will help me save my knee. TY immensely.
Hey Mary! We’re glad to hear that you’re learning from our channel! Sorry to hear about your knee arthritis. Whether or not you can avoid surgery depends on how much motion you have in your knee and how much you can get it to flare down. If you can keep your motion and get the pain and swelling under control then you should have a chance at improving enough to avoid surgery.
I have pain used some of your exercise really helps
Wooohoooo!!! We’re so glad these worked for you Mary!!!
I'm trying your way, think it's really good advice. I like the swinging knees and many more. You are very smart. And generous to put you advice on you tube.
Would like to try steps to. Hard remembering to do the walking thing. But I'm trying and I believe in your methods.
God Bless you as ND your you tube site. I'll keep in touch.
Mar Ellen
West Virginia
Just a thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge we appreciate you
Thank you for the wonderful videos
You're welcome @harismuzaffar1151!!!
Thanks much info was very helpful!!!! Appreciate your video ❤
Hi Julie! Thank you so much, we are glad this helped! 🙌
Below will be a link for some additional knee swelling help
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
We hope you found this information helpful! 🧡
Raul. From Chile. Thank You so much. You are very clear and your advises are helping a lot.
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
We're glad to be able to help you out Silvano!!!!
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I have swollen knee due to osteoarthritis. Can I use compression sock instead of bandage wrap over the swollen knee?
Hello..I have swelling on the outter knee area on both knees.. fluid was drawn from the left knee and was clear. I just had an mri done. I had no accidents....
another good video Dr. David
Thank you so much Vini!
Hi Doctor, I recently got problem bin left knee, following your videos and doing all excercises, I don't want to go for replacement or taking medicine ,just wanted to clear all by your advices
Hey Subhan Thonduru! Sorry to hear about your left knee problem :-(
We hope you can get real, long-lasting relief so you can avoid a replacement!
Great advice Dr and i am seeing results. Bruce from Calgary
Yes we can hear you
Great to see your comments Victory!!!
Hey Doctor David, love ur videos. It's a breadth of fresh air from the usual online advice.
Most of my knee problems, both knees, is at the back where the popliteus muscle is. Very very sore and cannot bend them fully anymore - as in squatting. My legs get very painful at night and I have to get and move around. Any idea why the back of my knees are so stiff and painful ? Would really appreciate ur thoughts on this.
Yes I'm listening from South Africa
Hi Doctor - thanks for much for your great videos. I am 75 and I had meniscus tear surgery around 4 months ago and then had a ruptured bakers cyst. I still find my knee is really stiff and often swollen - maybe as you say I am trying to do too much exercise, mainly walking, bike and stretches. I will try some of these more gentle ones. Thanks for sharing.
Hello I can hear you from Wyandotte Michigan
My Dr wants me to wear a knee high compression stockings for varicose veins. I have an injured knee. Is it ok to wear the stockings?
Hey Roksanna! Great question, it's hard to say if the stockings will bother your knee or not. You'll have to try it out and see how you feel. As far as making the knee worse in the long-term, that's not likely with using compression stockings but you'll have to decide for yourself after trying it out.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you so much for responding and for good information. I will try and glad to hear that the compression stockings won't further damage my knee. **** I wrongly typed "knee" its "thigh" high compression stockings, does that a difference?
Hi Doc. Can hear you clearly 🤗
Yes, we hear you
Day 26. Think I overdid it with the tailgate kicks plus some other exercises and I definitely have tendonitis All that swelling is in the front of my knee on the sides not inside. Because the swelling in my knee was more of this morning. Then in the last week. Been taking Advil for 26 days now it's not doing nothing so I'm going to quit. I need doesn't hurt. I was doing the tailgate kicks where my feet touch the ground a little bit of resistance today when I do the tailgate kicks I'll make sure that my feet don't hit the ground. Compression. Elevation and no Advil
You know your stuff! Woweee. And a medical professional who avoids meds?? Impressive. Thank you for your videos. God bless you!
Thx so much for your videos.
Kia Orana from Rarotonga enjoying all the advice❤
Hi Kia! Thank you so much for tuning in and for the kind words! We appreciate you.😃
Good evening Sir, im from the Philippines i always following your vlog. I want to ask, to what am i going to do because my knee is becoming stiff, as of now i still cannot walk since the time i fell in our stairs . Hppe you can help me to walk again.
Your videos have been invaluable to me with my bad knees. Both knees have had torn meniscus and laparoscopic repairs. Then the arthritis made its appearance. I have been overweight all my life except for once, when I lost all the weight about 4 years ago and was exercising a lot. I had no knee pain or issues at that time. But now I've gained it back and the arthritis is worse than ever. I am sure the weight is about the worse thing for it but it is so difficult to get the weight off. I'm beginning to think that weight loss is of utmost importance in healthy aging for so many reasons and have decided to use your advice in the short term and lose the weight once again, hopefully never to regain. Eating is not worth the pain of this! If only it were easier...
I so appreciate your videos. They have made a world of difference, and bring hope where there was only resignation that replacements were not far off. All the best to you!
Hey Diana!!! We're so happy that our videos have been helpful for you! We're glad that you're finding out what you should be focusing on. That is great news for us and it's probably a great feeling for you to know what to do next. Cheers to great heal Diana!!! 🥂🙌
When can I return strength training and squatts? I have a flair up municipal tear
Spell check meniscus us tear
Hi Anna, We are so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from a meniscus tear flare-up! We know how uncomfortable and painful it can feel. You can gradually start returning to your regular strength training after you have CONFIDENTALLY strengthened your glutes and your flare-up has subsided. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist for knee meniscus. You can check it out here:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
These would be helpful too:
"How To Test & Heal A Meniscus Tear Without Surgery"
ua-cam.com/video/xZCH3sznygg/v-deo.html
“Tibial Shift Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbuSf0Dau3BUxO7hH3ZqjWJ.html
We hope you start feeling some relief soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hello and Thank you
Hey Salome! Hello and you are very welcome! Thank you for your support! 🙌
Hello dr David, I hope you get to see question, what is the best way to treat chondrpmalacia, I have been suffering for a long time, have severe pain around the patella and am not able to walk, what is the best way to get an appointment with you.
Hello Satya! Here are our videos about knee cap problems or chondromalacia patella. You're welcome to call our office at 915-503-1314 to see about an appointment with one of our physical therapists.
"Knee Cap Pain Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2.html
If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program.
It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David.
You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
I. Have had fluid drawn off it. The rooster shot. Help my leg is turning. Thanks Annette
Hey Annette! Sorry to hear about your knee swelling issues! You might want to watch this playlist:
“Knee Swelling Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html
Hi Dr David im wat ching everyday i just get my shots i got all exercise u showed can i used brace when i go to work
Hey Luz! Thank you so much for watching our channel every day, we can't express how much this means to us! We hope that you are finding the exercises you are doing useful.
You can find the answer to your question here:
“Knee Brace Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYfCVO5HJsDWdxVDUc3Jbf2.html
My knee still swells, below the kneecap on the right knee months after the pain is gone and only a slight tingle every once in awhile. I stationary bike and glute 🎉exercises. Tailgate swings everyday. Hip bursitis on the left hip is what bothers me a lot more. Try to do your hip bursitis’s, but back pain, alittle on the left side. What now is what I think! I wish I could decide what program of yours I should buy . Back hip or knee🙂program!
Antacids 1000mg calcium carbonate for bursa swelling works very well. Along with care plan & pain management depending on specific
RICE
Besides swelling from the heart issues, also medication reactions STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME can cause severe joint and muscle pain decreased range of motion AND SWELLING
Thanks so much. Very helpful
You're welcome Roukhaya!!!
Hi David: Your posts are very relevant, and much appreciated. I am 85 y.o. and in otherwise exc. health. My problem is a bit more complex, but generally similar to above. Broken left femur 1961 (auto crash.) 5 months traction. 1 month phys. therapy.
1.25 inch shortening. Femur bone overlapped. (ie not pinned). Have used built up shoe.
Worked well until a year ago!
Now, left knee and ankle persistenly swollen.
Light pain under rt. side of kneecap. (Eased by shorter pace length, turn left foot out.)
I understand your earlier suggestions. any more ideas for generally healthy old pheart?
Thanks much: Mike Vidler.
Hello Mike!!! Sorry to hear about your knee and ankle swelling :-(
You've got to keep going with the shorter steps and using your glute muscles. Since you have the old femur injury and the shorter leg, you've got little margin for weakness. You'll run into problems very fast compared to most people. Staying strong in the right muscles will be your best natural choice to stay healthy for years to come. These glute exercises would be a great starting point.
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ua-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/v-deo.html
If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David.
You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
I have swollen in my right knee and a Baker cyst behind my right knee that is so painful and swelling alot .what can I do for the Baker cyst?
Hey Vera! Sorry to hear about your Baker's Cyst behind the right knee :-(
There's a lot you can do! Start with this playlist of videos:
"Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE.html
What is the best sleeping position with arthritis of the knees
Hey Grace, This is a great question! One of the best position is to sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees. This is if you do not experience any pain or discomfort in your shoulders or hips. 😃
Thank you doctor🙏
Ill try the peloton I have to circulate the fluid. thanks
Thanks for the info God bless.
You're welcome Rose Fonseca!!!
Excellent!
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this video
Hi 👋 thanks
You're welcome Virginia! 😊
ice has helped me a lot with the swelling
I was surprised he didn't mention it at all.
My knee swollen I guess from gout but this last long time like 3 months I can npt walk that leg. Now I can but very slow n light due still swollen n hurt. Usually my gout last 2 weeks at my ankle, tows. What can I do to cure my knee swollen problem? Ive been eating very clean like mostly vegan food almost no seafood but still have swollen knee but not too big tho.
Yes ice helped my knees swelling go away too
@@tahiraalarakhia8120how long you had knee swelling before discovering the ice??
THANK YOU 🙏🏾
You’re welcome Sepherina!!!
Hi Dr. David! I’m in 1 & 1/2 years post TKR! I’ve had swelling, stiffness, & soreness since the day of surgery! Always feeling like I’m going to fall even using a cane 100% of my day, sadly! My knee is hot & so tender to touch! Also, in constant pain , chronic pain & wake up all hours of the night in pain! Is this a sign of implant rejection?
Thank you for your help! 💗
Hey there! Sorry to hear that you are having swelling, stiffness, and soreness after your knee replacement :-( Unfortunately, these are all common problems to have after the surgery and are not necessarily a sign of implant rejection. We have a lot of content available for failed knee replacements if you would like to learn more about what you can do to help with it. Here is a link to our playlist:
“Failed Knee Replacement Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maC3n6M0ksF5F17DPDcI98a.html
We also have an outstanding failed knee replacement recovery program in case you would be interested in a structured approach to targeting these common issues after a TKR. Here is a link with more information:
Failed Knee Replacement Program:
The Failed Knee Replacement Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to help people with treatment strategies that are effective at helping calm down an irritated knee, then guiding you to treat the root problem that sets up knee arthritis and continues to cause knee pain in a replaced knee joint. This program works even for a revised knee replacement. You will learn:
Fast ways to reduce knee pain and swelling so you can quickly get to being able to tolerate sleeping and being on your feet more.
How to gain more motion in your knee joint (if you're missing some motion) without forcing yourself to do aggressive, painful stretches.
Thorough understanding of the root muscle imbalance so that you can apply the information to your specific life situation.
How to get the most out of your replaced knee joint while keeping it healthy for the long-term so that you never have to go back to another knee surgeon.
To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/failed-knee-replacement-recovery/
The one thing I worry about is the circulation. Being that blood flow is important for healing, the wrap or a sleeve would minimize blow flow right? And possibly not great because could result in clots happening?
if you haven't been vaccinated "against" Covid, then don't worry about blood clots