Hi BostonJohn! Thank you so much for the kind words.🙌 It means a lot to us and that is exactly the tone we hope we exude to our viewers. We are so happy to hear that we were able to answer your questions. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee bursitis help. You can access it here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🌟Please take care!
So true. I'm in my fifties and I noticed that I was totally losing my glutes. I'm sure it started happening long before my fifties but who can see themselve from behind, right. Anyway, I developed knee problems in my late forties. In the last year I've started focusing on my glute muscles and boy have I been feeling better. My knees are getting better and just my over all well being has significantly improved. I'm just amazed. I believe the glute mucles are so important to maintain especially as we age because we tend to lose them.😕
You have helped me so much thank you! I can’t do my job anymore without having to leave early as I’m immobile. I was sent home countless times from the hospital. I was told by therapist I had bursitis but didn’t fully understand it or how to fix it. I can’t wait to try your exercises
I am so glad this video showed up in my feed! I’m 70 years old, never having had a knee issue until last month when X-rays showed “mild suprapatellar synovial effusion.” Doesn’t feel so “mild”. My dr. hasn’t been very helpful besides referring me to PT, which gave me exercises like just what you described. Even the exercise directions refer to the leg that had surgery (which mine hasn’t). Super helpful and informative video. I’ll be looking at the related ones you’ve linked to. Thank you!
This video is awesome. I’ve been diagnosed with both bursitis and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Mild edema in the prepatellar subcutaneous tissue per MRI report and per orthopedic. MRI report also indicated mild effusion in the patellofemoral joint but orthopedic said it was normal joint fluid? Almost 8 months of this problem. PT focused on quads and hamstrings plus balance exercises. Been adding glute exercises to my daily routine but sounds like I should stop exercising my quads all together.
Hi Jim, you're welcome! We have a knee bursitis and tendonitis help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thanks for the info. everything you talk in the video from glutes to feet is affecting my knee. Thank You so much. too bad you office is located a day or 2 from my home. I'll check the program you mentioned in the video. Thanks again.
Hi. I just wanted to make a quick comment. I've been doing a bit of self-diagnosing for a knee pain that suddenly came about and that is how I ran into your channel. I've embarked on this strength training journey and I think I hurt something while maybe doing this. My pain is only when squatting, going down the stairs, or while standing up. It isn't anything too crazy, but it is painful, no swelling though. It's more toward the top of the knee, and does not hurt when in a kneeling position. There's lots of squats on this strength series I'm following. The pain is only on my right side. I think you did a great explanation about this. Everything I was looking at was people talking about a meniscus tear or tendinitis or Patellar Tendonitis or patellofemoral pain syndrome. But you're the only one that mentioned knee bursitis and explained it well. I was hoping this pain would just go away on its own but it doesn't seem to based on your video. Maybe I should go see a doctor. Should I ask my primary doctor for a referral to PT?
Hi Kalyanumk, you're welcome! Just in case you're interested, we have knee bursitis help playlist that may also be helpful to you. You can check it out here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi Thorvey, You are very welcome! We appreciate your kind words and we are very happy to hear that you found this information beneficial. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for Knee Bursitis. You can check it out here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi Donald! Thank you for the kind words! We are thrilled that these techniques have helped you out. The exercises you are requesting are in this video: “How To Instantly Fix Knee Pain When Going Up And Down Stairs” ua-cam.com/video/yZDUuwSDKfI/v-deo.html We also have a playlist for walking and stair advice. You can check it out here: "Walking Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH.html We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
Yeah... PT today just made mine 500% worse than it was this morning. My glute exercises had been helping. Until I think PT worked my glutes until they stopped, and my mega quads took over. Until my knee went OH HELL NO and now instead of being able to do pretty much any motion with minor discomfort, sitting on a toilet hurts. Here I thought I was going to PT for preventative care :(
The same thing just happened to me! You are not alone. My knee was doing better. I was able to weight bear almost 40%. I even was able to clean some of the house. Then PT this past Monday jacked me up real good showing me a new knee exercise. Searing pain when I did it and now I can't bear any weight at ALL...for the last 3 days. I feel your pain AND I told them I'm not doing PT anymore. 3 months of this shit...😢
@@Xtina2525 I asked for a new person. Was going okay until they revealed themselves as an antivaxxer. May be a different part of medicine, but I have no tolerance for that lack of ability to use critical thinking skills. Completely untrustworthy. So back to a new PT person.... again. At this point I generally know the exercises I need to do, and just need someone to spot me so I don't let myself get lopsided without myself noticing >.
@@questgivercyradis8462 It's definitely been an uphill battle. Don't get me started on the ortho doctor...I'm planning to take some time to see if this new symptom subsides before even attempting PT again. My chiropractor has been helping to readjust my knee and my back and it's helping. I was out of alignment to boot. My life has basically just been on crutches in the house and going to doctor's appointments. 😔 Sorry to hear that you were hurt at PT too. Unfortunately I think a ton of people go through this. We are just not getting the right exercises for our injuries. I feel like sometimes our intuition is a better doctor than any stupid doctor or physical therapist. I'm getting bitter as you can tell LOL
Thank you so much for the clear explanation. Two days ago when I went to see my chiropractor for the exact same issue, he also pinpointed to the week glute muscle. I totally get your logic and the reasoning, but still have one more question regarding an important detail, which is, will long term exercise on glute muscle will remove or reduce the inflammation? I can certainly apply ice to it, in conjunction with the glued exercise, do you think the inflammation will go away? if so, how long it will take usually?
Just finished my MRI this morning. Hopefully they will be able to find out why my knees are hurting so bad. Especially at night while sleeping. Thanks for sharing.
I have had a knee issue for 3.5 years on front medial side. I sort of limp now,...... Only yesterday do I realize by feeling it that the back of my knee is not smooth there, like swollen lumpy, but it does not hurt there at all when I press on it. My other knee is smooth there so there is a real difference. Can you tell me what this might be on the back side of my knee. After all this time, I only now realized this. Thank you!!
Hey @prettifulmuffin, you are welcome! We are glad you found this video useful! Knee braces are very helpful in general when it comes to properly offloading your arthritic knee. However, if you find yourself in discomfort because of your bursitis, you could opt into offloading your painful knee with something like a cane or crutches. Just in case you need it, here is a link to the Knee Arthritis Recovery Program: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program Hope this helps! Keep us posted on your progress :-)
Thank you for this video. I’m a RN and I was squatting down starting some IV’s and drawing labs. I was also running up and down the stairs to get to different floors. Next thing you know when I was heading home, the top of my knee was hurting and swollen. I believe it’s suprapatellar bursitis because now it hurts to even bend my knee. I started back working out in September and have lost 42 pounds. But I’m going heavier on my weight training and I’m wondering if I’m not working glutes enough? Maybe that’s what caused the imbalance?
Thank you for all your helpful videos! Can knee bursitis cause the knee to buckle that causes knee pain? I feel my knee area is swelled and trying to use glutes to walk better but every once in a while I can buckle when walking and it feels my knee is not moving in the direction it needs to and causes the painful buckling which sets me back from healing. Thank you
wow, super helpfull! i have what i assume is Pes Aserine bursitis in both knees. my knees can totally lock up (and painfull) when on a descent on a hike or sometimes if im just waling up and down too many stairs. but always in the descent. im wondering if doing strength training for my hamstrings would be beneficial along with glute strenghening. this, is all assuming its bursitis i have on both inner knees , 3 fingers below the knee joint. thanks for any advise on that. in the meantime, i will be looking into glute exercises if thats what the doctor orders.
Hi Otto, We are so sorry to hear that you've been struggling with knee pain, especially when hiking and when using the stairs. It must be incredibly frustrating to deal with and we hope you can find some relief soon. Strengthening the glutes can definitely help with knee pain, but it's important to note that strengthening the hamstrings or quads might actually exacerbate your knee pain. We have a video that goes into more detail on this topic. “3 Reasons Why Strengthening Your Hamstring Makes Knee Pain Worse” ua-cam.com/video/kG31BO155BA/v-deo.html However, we want to stress that you know your body better than anyone so please do what feels right for you. It's great that you'll be discussing these techniques with your doctor so you can make educated decisions on how to proceed with your recovery. We also have a couple of other videos that might be helpful, which we'll link below. “Could My Inner Knee Pain Be Pes Anserine Bursitis? [Informative Explanation Of Symptoms & Causes]” ua-cam.com/video/QjtP1RVxXIo/v-deo.html “How To Cure Inner Knee Pain Caused By Pes Anserine Bursitis [Easy Self Treatment That Works]” ua-cam.com/video/8xn5-NmPglw/v-deo.html Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html We hope you found this information helpful to you. We wish you all the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Quick question: Can a knee brace help with any of the knee bursitis you had mentioned? I recently irritated my inner bursitis on both knees during a run. Thankfully, after a couple of days of rest, the swelling and pain have decreased, but know I'm thinking of wearing a knee brace for more support while i recover. What is your opinion?
What about burning on the outside of my left knee. 62 year old. Been experiencing this with Kneeling is very much a burning pain. I cannot do this it burns to much. Right knee is fine. Just the left outside of my knee cap. Using turmeric and magnesium to control inflammation. My job is a pet grooming active each day. Sitting as I groom pets. I Carry them about through the grooming process. Thanks for any help.
Hi i hurt my knee at work. I was on my knee working up and back down on my knee last time,I had felt a sharp pain. I walked it off. 15 min later my knee starts to swell. An hour late its so swollen that I couldn’t walk. Went to the er had X-ray test was good. Nothing broken. They refunded me to the ortho. Ultrasound good. Blood test good. Growing inpatient with my ortho. This didn’t diagnose the issue. Plus canceled my appointment yesterday on me. Next appointment in a week from today. My question is my knee was swollen above the knee cap on the day of the injury. The day after the fluid traveled from the knee to the thigh all the way down to the calf and ankle. Would bursitis do this? My wife and I believe this is bursitis. But haven’t been diagnosed yet.
Hey Margarete! You are welcome.😃 Thank you for tuning in! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee bursitis. You can check it out here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
Thank you so much! I do Brazilian Jujitzu and put a point load on both sides…both knees. I also walk a tremendous amount! I will be doing glut exercises and retraining myself how to walk! Icing my egg shaped bursitis now. Is there any truth to bursitis being deadly or leading to a blood infection? Thank you for all that you do and share!
Never had bursitis until I had a total knee replacement. So hard to do PT, do my best but makes it worse. Doc told me to find a balance! WTH? Still can't get my ROM back, knee worse now than before surgery! Had bakers cysts all the time and no medial meniscus and bone on bone so they said TKR only way to fix it. Will I ever get my ROM back? What can I do to get knee stronger without irritating the bursitis? Wearing shoes even flare it up! So fed up and at point where I just want them to take leg off from knee up! Tired of pain! So tired!
i have pain in all the areas you pointed at, but no noticable swelling. Please HELP.......I keep getting the same exercises and run into a wall where i have to stop because the pain get´s worse.
I fallow you on you tube & I had learn so much from your video For over two month I start having problems with my right knee . It started with Baker’s cyst & then inflammation on all my knee. Orthopedic injected hydrocortisone the aspirated fluid three times followed by hyaluronic acid three . times I just started with PT & he says that is my walking due to Bonions . The pain now are very sharp on the inside of my knee when I take stairs . Do you have any advise . Thank you for all the informations . ❤
Thank you for this informative video. I have had both my knees replaced and have developed bursitis in both my knees. I'm in constant aching pain and sometimes when I move my knees to the left or rignt it feels like my knees are trying to dislocate. I cannot sleep sometimes because of the pain, sitting can be painful, trying to do other activities is painful. I have swelling on the inside of my left and right knees. I have had my left knee drained three times, it seems to help for about 2 months and then I need to have it drained again. What advice can you give me at this point?
I will get MRI results tomorrow but I’m seriously wondering if I have this from what you describe as symptoms. Sounds like an MRI won’t show it. Any way to get a definitive diagnosis? The only reason I’m doubting is because I’ve been in a high quality rebounder for about a year and feel like I’ve done some good glute work. If anything my quads seem weak? How much do your programs cost if I decide to go that route?😊 one more question, is it common to have periodic throbbing pain in the patella area at rest with this?
Thank you, I think I have the bursitis, been going for over 1.5 years now. As the result, my quad muscle on the injured side has atrophied significantly. I still try go the gym doing leg extension for the quad, plus glute excercises. I wonder if I should still do the leg extension?
Hey Mary, the quads will atrophy in some cases but can still be the dominant muscle group and put too much pressure through the knee joint. Working on glute strength is still important. Even ignoring the quads until the knee is healthy again is ok. Once you've had a good amount of time without knee pain, then working on the quads would be okay. But you'll slow down your progress if you work on your quads now.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy THANK YOU for your kind response and the valuable explanation!!! I will stop the leg extension and just focus on the glute excercises until my knee heals. Thanks!
Hey Laura, so sorry to hear you have been dealing with knee bursitis :-( Temporarily, you might have to. But the sooner you address these issues, the sooner you will be able to strengthen your body like never before and come back even stronger 🙌🏼 The exercises on this playlist should be a good start: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
What if it’s swelling at the back of the knee? Is this bursitis? During long training runs for a marathon, I developed a lump behind the knee that was painful, and restricted my mobility. Its okay when I don’t exert myself, but when I try to run or am On my feet for a long time it flares up again, and causes the whole knee to feel like it’s seizing up. I would appreciate your opinion, on this matter, Thank you.
Hi can a direct fall on both kneecaps cause a infrapatellar bursitis? Watched your 3 signs of meniscus videos they dont relate to me. I had black knee caps for 4 months , xrays good no arthritis but have to wait for orthopedic surgeon 4 to 6 months for meniscus tear which I think I don't have , looking for other options. Doing your glute exercises and tailgate swinging has improve my knees lots. Have full mobility but some quad pain leading to my knee when they get tired. Thanks B. Ps my kneecaps are dented !
Hey B, yes a direct fall on your knees can certainly cause infrapatellar bursitis! Especially if you were left with bruises for 4 months!!! I'm so glad that you're improving in your knees!!! Get those glutes stronger so you can take more pressure off your knees for the long-term!
Hey FAMLOPEZ, This is a great question! 🙌 You can as long as you are activating the glute muscles. A way to test if you are activating the glutes is when you cycle for a while and you stop and get off your bike. If you notice that your quads are tired then the glutes were not activated. You want to feel tired in the glutes. We do have a video that explains the exercise here: "Can Cycling Actually Help Heal Knee Pain From Chondromalacia Patella" ua-cam.com/video/lzOiVhjFhfg/v-deo.html The same techniques apply to bursitis even though the video is addressing Chondromalcia Patella. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!😃
Can bursitis be painless? I have a swollen bump right in front of the knee cap that feels like a liquid filled sack but it doesn't hurt at all, not even when I press it. I was kneeling a lot recently so I think it is bursitis but what's strange is that it doesn't hurt at all.
My MRI report after meniscus repair shows "Mild fluid collection along medial aspect adjacent to MCL fibers-likely bursitis" What does it mean?please reply🙏
Hey Kakarot, that sounds like you're still dealing with some swelling in the area. If you had your meniscus repair within the past 2 months, then this may be normal. If it's been more than 2 months, then you likely have an underlying muscle imbalance that is putting too much pressure on the inner part of the knee and not allowing that area to heal properly. Fix the muscle imbalance either way to make sure your knee is healthy for the long term!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy it's been over 10 months And currently i'm facing instability and pain in bearing weight or walking for 10-15 mins..my knee feels heavy and uncomfortable
Hi Sophia, it can feel really scary but more than anything it's important to advocate for yourself and speak up when things don't sound or feel right. The root cause of bursitis is usually a muscle imbalance stemming from the glutes. We have a playlist for knee bursitis help you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html We wish you all the best! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I randomly get a swelling just below the knee cap, seems unrelated to activity, just starts and can be 2-3 days to peak pain, and can last for a week or two even when resting. it gets so bad i can't bend my knee or if i do, it takes several minutes, and also a long time to get it straight again. I have to pick my leg up to get into bed, it has no power and intense pain. I can stand up on this leg with no problem, so the actual part where the bones meet must be fine, its more like a muscle ligament thing. Been told it might be gouty arthritis. Does that sound likely? I am thinking it might be bursitis after watching your video, esoecially the one beflow the knee. I do have strong quads and I do have a small butt so maybe you are onto something here, very interesting!
Hi @altaqwa9524, we are so sorry that you are dealing with complications due to gout. Unfortunately we do not have any videos dealing with gout, but would recommend visiting a rheumatologist. We wish you all the best on your road to recovery and hope you are able to find some relief soon 🧡 🧡 🧡
Can people with a high foot arch also be the cause of some muscle groups being overused and play a role in getting Bursitis of the inner knee area? My son has just started playing rugby, he has high arches, his second practice he fell on his knee while tackling and now has a huge painful bump (not a bruise) on the inner section of the knee below the knee cap, he is only 12 now, will this cause future issues? And how can I have him treated correctly to train the correct muscle groups to help with the high arch and prevent further Bursa injuries?
This past weekend I experienced a pulsating pain below my knee cap on the right side (outside) of my right leg. The pain was intense I applied my right thumb on the spot and it alleviated the pulsing pain. There is no pain with movement. Sunday it occurred a couple of times that evening. I took ibuprofen Sunday evening with no further pain until Tuesday even while standing I felt a series of pulses then it stopped. Any idea?
Hey Orange Juice, we are so sorry that you are having to deal with pulsating pain below the knee cap, that is no fun 😞 We are glad to hear it is not a constant problem that is keeping you from doing things, yet. There are many things this could be. Here are some video playlist you should check out to better help figure this out: “Knee Meniscus Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html “Patella Pain Syndrome Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maaTNzf_HA4977E_r4k9r2X.html "Knee Bursitis and Tendonitis Help" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html Keep us posted on your progress! 🙌🏽
I had Bursitis on elbow and fluid build up.Had asperation and Doctor drained said fluid from elbow no problems.i tried RICE Method for week's and didn't do a thing.Just did same thing with catching my kneecap.went to Doctor same situation had it Drained of fluid build up good as new.why you not mention this sir.???
So I get bursitis about twice a year since 2021. I was thinking of going to see my doctor but he doesn't do anything. He says there's nothing wrong with takes a x-ray. And put some tape on it. The first time was the. Caused by kneeling on cement working on my car. This time it was caused by standing in one place for 3 or 4 hours. Sanding and painting my back fence. Don't have any pain.
Do statin drugs (Lipitor, Zocor, etc.) cause swelling of the bursa? Like clockwork, after 6 weeks of taking a relatively high dose of a statin, my knee(s) swell resulting in intense pain.
Ask your doctor to switch you to a low dose water soluble statin. Lipitor and Zocor are fat soluble and cause more muscle problems. Pravachol or Lescol are water based. Crestor is also water based but is the strongest statin and can cause problems. Pravachol at 10mg nightly with lipid profile in 6 weeks. If tolerated the dose can be increased. Take Co-enzyme Q10 400mg daily. This also helps with muscle pain. Hope this helps. Dr.Mike DO
Hey @Smedley61! We'd love to help you but this a question better suited for your primary doctor or physician as they would be able to give you an answer on if its a fit for you and how much to take.
What if you got hit in the knee with a baseball thrown pretty hard at you and its lots of swelling but decreases pretty quick? It hurts to walk (cant really walk at all) and i cant really bend my knee straight and back that great and i am not pushing myself at the moment. It has been 3 days since i got hit and i have been doing nothing but resting,icing,using ibuprofen, and elevating my leg.
Hi kban, it has to do with whether your glutes are stronger than your thighs. When it comes to knee pain and muscle imbalances, the hamstrings and quads tend to be more dominant, like the heavier side of the seesaw. This can put excess pressure on the knee joint, leading to discomfort and potential issues. Our suggestion is to focus on strengthening the glutes and engaging the core muscles, which act as the other side of the seesaw, helping to restore balance and reduce strain on the knee. You can go back to working the hamstrings and quads as soon as you are confident the glutes are stronger. You will know when the pain subsides in your knees but you will need to make sure that the strength in the glutes, hamstrings, and quads are balanced. Of course, we acknowledge that everyone's situation is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. We encourage you to listen to your body and if you don't feel like focusing on the glutes is going to work for you then do what feels best.
Hello :) thank you so much for all of your videos. I’ve learned so much. I’ve been having this very uncomfortable feeling on one of my knees. Almost like it’s misaligned, I don’t have pain just an uncomfortable ( like a pulled muscle on the back of my knee and side of my hip. I can see a dent on the side of my knee cap, it looks like my knee is shrinking and the tendon below it looks smaller than the other knee. When I move the same leg like I’m riding a bike motion the hip area pops. I feel like I’m falling apart. Would love to get your feedback on what you think may be going on.I have major health anxiety and I’m afraid to go see a doc and be told I need surgery. 😢I can walk okay no major pain, but I’m afraid it will get worse. Please help!
Hi, Georgie! We're sooo sorry it hurts to walk! :( On the bright side, we have some videos with advice on walking in the playlist below to help! “Walking & Stair Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH.html
In my report for my left knee it says small popliteal cyst in continuity with septated ganglion cyst expanding superiorly along semimebranosus muscle belly measuring 1.6 x 1.0 x 3.5 cm (transverse x craniocaudal ) And also mild semimembranosus tibial collateral ligament bursitis What can you recommend for me ? Cortisone shot , physical therapy or bursectomy Also does a arthroscopic surgery help for my case ?? Thanks dr !
Hi Karma, Thank you for reaching out and sharing the details of your situation. We’re sorry to hear that you’re dealing with these knee issues and hope you can find some relief soon. While we specialize in helping people avoid surgery, it’s important to note that we cannot offer personalized guidance without a proper evaluation. It might be a good idea to consult with a surgeon to discuss whether surgery would be beneficial in your case. If you're interested in exploring non-surgical options, we recommend booking a virtual consultation with one of our experts to discuss your situation in more detail. Our Virtual Consultations are conducted similarly to a Zoom call, and we will send you a link that will automatically connect you with one of our doctors. This consultation will allow us to gain a better understanding of your condition, discuss your medical history, and provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Once you have purchased the Virtual Consultation, our scheduling coordinator will contact you to find out the best time and date that works for your appointment. After your appointment is made we recommend sending us an email with your questions, any records you would like to discuss, and a brief description of your medical history at least 24 hours before your appointment. This will help us prepare and ensure we can address all your concerns during the session. After your Virtual Consultation, you will receive a recording of the session, and you will have 30 days from the date of the consultation to ask any follow-up questions regarding your session. You can email us your questions, and our doctors will get back to you at their earliest convenience. Once you purchase your consultation, our scheduling coordinator will contact you to find out the best time and date that works for your appointment. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations, including cost, please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ In the meantime, we have some general information and videos on knee bursitis and tendonitis that might be helpful to you. “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html We hope you found this information helpful. We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 🙌
This video was way more educational than my visit to Sports Medicine clinic at Mayo Clinic!!!
Hey Natalie, Thank you for the kind words. They mean a lot to us!🙌
Thank you for this video I am suffering from Knee Bursitis at this moment.
I have been in physical therapy for the last 10 yrs. No one knows! Thank you! You are the only one who treats the root causes! You saved my life! ❤️🙏
You're hands down the best PT on the internet 🙏
Hey Modelbodyintl, thanks so much for your kind words! 🙌🏼
After three physical therapy sessions my bursitis was so painful I was shaking and couldn’t sleep for three days. Thank you.
You answered all of my questions about my self diagnosis. Your explanation felt like I was sitting in your doctor office.
Hi BostonJohn! Thank you so much for the kind words.🙌 It means a lot to us and that is exactly the tone we hope we exude to our viewers. We are so happy to hear that we were able to answer your questions. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee bursitis help. You can access it here:
“Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🌟Please take care!
So true. I'm in my fifties and I noticed that I was totally losing my glutes. I'm sure it started happening long before my fifties
but who can see themselve from behind, right. Anyway, I developed knee problems in my late forties. In the last year I've
started focusing on my glute muscles and boy have I been feeling better. My knees are getting better and just my over all
well being has significantly improved. I'm just amazed. I believe the glute mucles are so important to maintain especially as we age
because we tend to lose them.😕
I have bursitis for a year now. Had various therapies without results. Finally some good advice. Thank you so much.
You have helped me so much thank you! I can’t do my job anymore without having to leave early as I’m immobile. I was sent home countless times from the hospital. I was told by therapist I had bursitis but didn’t fully understand it or how to fix it. I can’t wait to try your exercises
I am so glad this video showed up in my feed!
I’m 70 years old, never having had a knee issue until last month when X-rays showed “mild suprapatellar synovial effusion.” Doesn’t feel so “mild”. My dr. hasn’t been very helpful besides referring me to PT, which gave me exercises like just what you described. Even the exercise directions refer to the leg that had surgery (which mine hasn’t).
Super helpful and informative video. I’ll be looking at the related ones you’ve linked to.
Thank you!
I Had more pain after every physical therapy visit. I finally explained what you teach here and they finally adjusted my therapy. Thank you
Very instructive, thank you !
Your presentation is excellent, thank you !
This video is awesome. I’ve been diagnosed with both bursitis and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Mild edema in the prepatellar subcutaneous tissue per MRI report and per orthopedic. MRI report also indicated mild effusion in the patellofemoral joint but orthopedic said it was normal joint fluid?
Almost 8 months of this problem. PT focused on quads and hamstrings plus balance exercises. Been adding glute exercises to my daily routine but sounds like I should stop exercising my quads all together.
Really good description of knee bursitis and its treatment. Thank you!
Hi Jim, you're welcome! We have a knee bursitis and tendonitis help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
This was exactly what I needed, thank you!
Hey Californiaa! You're very welcome!
Thanks for the info. everything you talk in the video from glutes to feet is affecting my knee. Thank You so much.
too bad you office is located a day or 2 from my home. I'll check the program you mentioned in the video. Thanks again.
My problem is Bursitis, but dont have any pain. Not even when I press on it around it. I can even run.
Its just swollen.
I have mild infra patellar. It's annoying as heck. You are helping me with this from watching your channel!
Thats great here steffani!!
Hi. I just wanted to make a quick comment. I've been doing a bit of self-diagnosing for a knee pain that suddenly came about and that is how I ran into your channel. I've embarked on this strength training journey and I think I hurt something while maybe doing this. My pain is only when squatting, going down the stairs, or while standing up. It isn't anything too crazy, but it is painful, no swelling though. It's more toward the top of the knee, and does not hurt when in a kneeling position. There's lots of squats on this strength series I'm following. The pain is only on my right side. I think you did a great explanation about this. Everything I was looking at was people talking about a meniscus tear or tendinitis or Patellar Tendonitis or patellofemoral pain syndrome. But you're the only one that mentioned knee bursitis and explained it well. I was hoping this pain would just go away on its own but it doesn't seem to based on your video. Maybe I should go see a doctor. Should I ask my primary doctor for a referral to PT?
Did you find a good treatment? I have the same problem you described.
Great video Dr. Middaugh! Can one develop bursitis in both knees simultaneously? Also, is it possible to have more than one bursa affected?
Yes
Thank you so much for such an informative video🙏
Thank very much for make this video.
Hi Kalyanumk, you're welcome! Just in case you're interested, we have knee bursitis help playlist that may also be helpful to you. You can check it out here:
“Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thanks for this explanation, sounds exactly what I have.
Very helpful for it is very much informative. THANKS a lot.
Hi Thorvey, You are very welcome! We appreciate your kind words and we are very happy to hear that you found this information beneficial. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for Knee Bursitis. You can check it out here:
“Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
WOW. Thank you for sharing your expertise. This answers so many questions.
Glad it was helpful Barbara! 😊🌟
Absolutely helpful👍🏼👍🏼😊😊thank you so much...its clear now where and what I need to do. Bless you😊
Glad it was helpful Julie! Bless you as well 😊
Good stuff. My knee was better almost immediately. Where are the walking glute exercises you mentioned?
Hi Donald! Thank you for the kind words! We are thrilled that these techniques have helped you out. The exercises you are requesting are in this video: “How To Instantly Fix Knee Pain When Going Up And Down Stairs”
ua-cam.com/video/yZDUuwSDKfI/v-deo.html
We also have a playlist for walking and stair advice. You can check it out here:
"Walking Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH.html
We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
Thank you very much for this information. 🙏🙏🙏
Yeah... PT today just made mine 500% worse than it was this morning. My glute exercises had been helping. Until I think PT worked my glutes until they stopped, and my mega quads took over. Until my knee went OH HELL NO and now instead of being able to do pretty much any motion with minor discomfort, sitting on a toilet hurts. Here I thought I was going to PT for preventative care :(
The same thing just happened to me! You are not alone. My knee was doing better. I was able to weight bear almost 40%. I even was able to clean some of the house. Then PT this past Monday jacked me up real good showing me a new knee exercise. Searing pain when I did it and now I can't bear any weight at ALL...for the last 3 days. I feel your pain AND I told them I'm not doing PT anymore. 3 months of this shit...😢
@@Xtina2525 I asked for a new person. Was going okay until they revealed themselves as an antivaxxer. May be a different part of medicine, but I have no tolerance for that lack of ability to use critical thinking skills. Completely untrustworthy. So back to a new PT person.... again.
At this point I generally know the exercises I need to do, and just need someone to spot me so I don't let myself get lopsided without myself noticing >.
@@Xtina2525 Hopefully your knee keeps improving without PT. Mine is mostly improving, but not as consistently as I'd like. :/
@@questgivercyradis8462 It's definitely been an uphill battle. Don't get me started on the ortho doctor...I'm planning to take some time to see if this new symptom subsides before even attempting PT again. My chiropractor has been helping to readjust my knee and my back and it's helping. I was out of alignment to boot. My life has basically just been on crutches in the house and going to doctor's appointments. 😔 Sorry to hear that you were hurt at PT too. Unfortunately I think a ton of people go through this. We are just not getting the right exercises for our injuries. I feel like sometimes our intuition is a better doctor than any stupid doctor or physical therapist. I'm getting bitter as you can tell LOL
@@questgivercyradis8462
You are so tolerant.
Superb information well presented. Thank you. :)
Thank you so much for the clear explanation. Two days ago when I went to see my chiropractor for the exact same issue, he also pinpointed to the week glute muscle. I totally get your logic and the reasoning, but still have one more question regarding an important detail, which is, will long term exercise on glute muscle will remove or reduce the inflammation? I can certainly apply ice to it, in conjunction with the glued exercise, do you think the inflammation will go away? if so, how long it will take usually?
Very informative. Good video!
I got kneecap bursitis after a fall. I'm a bit confused, does muscle imbalance have an influence on this type of injury?
this was amazing very informative!
Just finished my MRI this morning. Hopefully they will be able to find out why my knees are hurting so bad. Especially at night while sleeping. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Jeep TJ, we hope you learn more about your knee situation too!!
MRI was a waste of time for me
Thanks!!!
Omg. Subscribed! This video is so awesome!!!!
Hey Genially, Thank you so much for your kind words and your support!
I have had a knee issue for 3.5 years on front medial side. I sort of limp now,...... Only yesterday do I realize by feeling it that the back of my knee is not smooth there, like swollen lumpy, but it does not hurt there at all when I press on it. My other knee is smooth there so there is a real difference. Can you tell me what this might be on the back side of my knee. After all this time, I only now realized this. Thank you!!
Thank you for the educational video. What about knee braces? Are they helpful with bursitis? Or do they put too much pressure on the area?
Hey @prettifulmuffin, you are welcome! We are glad you found this video useful! Knee braces are very helpful in general when it comes to properly offloading your arthritic knee. However, if you find yourself in discomfort because of your bursitis, you could opt into offloading your painful knee with something like a cane or crutches.
Just in case you need it, here is a link to the Knee Arthritis Recovery Program:
epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Hope this helps! Keep us posted on your progress :-)
Thank you for this video. I’m a RN and I was squatting down starting some IV’s and drawing labs. I was also running up and down the stairs to get to different floors. Next thing you know when I was heading home, the top of my knee was hurting and swollen. I believe it’s suprapatellar bursitis because now it hurts to even bend my knee. I started back working out in September and have lost 42 pounds. But I’m going heavier on my weight training and I’m wondering if I’m not working glutes enough? Maybe that’s what caused the imbalance?
Thank you for all your helpful videos! Can knee bursitis cause the knee to buckle that causes knee pain? I feel my knee area is swelled and trying to use glutes to walk better but every once in a while I can buckle when walking and it feels my knee is not moving in the direction it needs to and causes the painful buckling which sets me back from healing. Thank you
What if resting a couple of days doesn’t make the swelling go down? Even with ice.
wow, super helpfull! i have what i assume is Pes Aserine bursitis in both knees. my knees can totally lock up (and painfull) when on a descent on a hike or sometimes if im just waling up and down too many stairs. but always in the descent. im wondering if doing strength training for my hamstrings would be beneficial along with glute strenghening. this, is all assuming its bursitis i have on both inner knees , 3 fingers below the knee joint.
thanks for any advise on that. in the meantime, i will be looking into glute exercises if thats what the doctor orders.
Hi Otto, We are so sorry to hear that you've been struggling with knee pain, especially when hiking and when using the stairs. It must be incredibly frustrating to deal with and we hope you can find some relief soon. Strengthening the glutes can definitely help with knee pain, but it's important to note that strengthening the hamstrings or quads might actually exacerbate your knee pain. We have a video that goes into more detail on this topic.
“3 Reasons Why Strengthening Your Hamstring Makes Knee Pain Worse”
ua-cam.com/video/kG31BO155BA/v-deo.html
However, we want to stress that you know your body better than anyone so please do what feels right for you.
It's great that you'll be discussing these techniques with your doctor so you can make educated decisions on how to proceed with your recovery. We also have a couple of other videos that might be helpful, which we'll link below.
“Could My Inner Knee Pain Be Pes Anserine Bursitis? [Informative Explanation Of Symptoms & Causes]”
ua-cam.com/video/QjtP1RVxXIo/v-deo.html
“How To Cure Inner Knee Pain Caused By Pes Anserine Bursitis [Easy Self Treatment That Works]”
ua-cam.com/video/8xn5-NmPglw/v-deo.html
Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help
“Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
We hope you found this information helpful to you. We wish you all the best on your road to recovery.
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Quick question: Can a knee brace help with any of the knee bursitis you had mentioned? I recently irritated my inner bursitis on both knees during a run. Thankfully, after a couple of days of rest, the swelling and pain have decreased, but know I'm thinking of wearing a knee brace for more support while i recover. What is your opinion?
Same here. My knees started hurting after walking and jogging for 4days straight. I have not experienced this before 😢
What about burning on the outside of my left knee. 62 year old. Been experiencing this with Kneeling is very much a burning pain. I cannot do this it burns to much.
Right knee is fine.
Just the left outside of my knee cap. Using turmeric and magnesium to control inflammation. My job is a pet grooming active each day. Sitting as I groom pets. I Carry them about through the grooming process.
Thanks for any help.
Hi i hurt my knee at work. I was on my knee working up and back down on my knee last time,I had felt a sharp pain. I walked it off. 15 min later my knee starts to swell. An hour late its so swollen that I couldn’t walk. Went to the er had X-ray test was good. Nothing broken. They refunded me to the ortho. Ultrasound good. Blood test good. Growing inpatient with my ortho. This didn’t diagnose the issue. Plus canceled my appointment yesterday on me. Next appointment in a week from today. My question is my knee was swollen above the knee cap on the day of the injury. The day after the fluid traveled from the knee to the thigh all the way down to the calf and ankle. Would bursitis do this? My wife and I believe this is bursitis. But haven’t been diagnosed yet.
Thank you!!
Hey Margarete! You are welcome.😃 Thank you for tuning in! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee bursitis. You can check it out here:
“Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
Mine started behind knee. It hurts just like you are explaining
Thank you so much! I do Brazilian Jujitzu and put a point load on both sides…both knees. I also walk a tremendous amount! I will be doing glut exercises and retraining myself how to walk! Icing my egg shaped bursitis now. Is there any truth to bursitis being deadly or leading to a blood infection? Thank you for all that you do and share!
Both my knees been hurting for almost a week now which I have not experienced before.😢 😢
Never had bursitis until I had a total knee replacement. So hard to do PT, do my best but makes it worse. Doc told me to find a balance! WTH? Still can't get my ROM back, knee worse now than before surgery! Had bakers cysts all the time and no medial meniscus and bone on bone so they said TKR only way to fix it. Will I ever get my ROM back? What can I do to get knee stronger without irritating the bursitis? Wearing shoes even flare it up! So fed up and at point where I just want them to take leg off from knee up! Tired of pain! So tired!
i have pain in all the areas you pointed at, but no noticable swelling. Please HELP.......I keep getting the same exercises and run into a wall where i have to stop because the pain get´s worse.
I fallow you on you tube & I had learn so much from your video
For over two month I start having problems with my right knee . It started with Baker’s cyst & then inflammation on all my knee.
Orthopedic injected hydrocortisone the aspirated fluid three times followed by hyaluronic acid three .
times
I just started with PT & he says that is my walking due to Bonions .
The pain now are very sharp on the inside of my knee when I take stairs .
Do you have any advise . Thank you for all the informations . ❤
Thank you for this informative video. I have had both my knees replaced and have developed bursitis in both my knees. I'm in constant aching pain and sometimes when I move my knees to the left or rignt it feels like my knees are trying to dislocate. I cannot sleep sometimes because of the pain, sitting can be painful, trying to do other activities is painful. I have swelling on the inside of my left and right knees. I have had my left knee drained three times, it seems to help for about 2 months and then I need to have it drained again. What advice can you give me at this point?
I will get MRI results tomorrow but I’m seriously wondering if I have this from what you describe as symptoms. Sounds like an MRI won’t show it. Any way to get a definitive diagnosis? The only reason I’m doubting is because I’ve been in a high quality rebounder for about a year and feel like I’ve done some good glute work. If anything my quads seem weak? How much do your programs cost if I decide to go that route?😊 one more question, is it common to have periodic throbbing pain in the patella area at rest with this?
Thank you, I think I have the bursitis, been going for over 1.5 years now. As the result, my quad muscle on the injured side has atrophied significantly. I still try go the gym doing leg extension for the quad, plus glute excercises. I wonder if I should still do the leg extension?
Hey Mary, the quads will atrophy in some cases but can still be the dominant muscle group and put too much pressure through the knee joint. Working on glute strength is still important. Even ignoring the quads until the knee is healthy again is ok. Once you've had a good amount of time without knee pain, then working on the quads would be okay. But you'll slow down your progress if you work on your quads now.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy THANK YOU for your kind response and the valuable explanation!!! I will stop the leg extension and just focus on the glute excercises until my knee heals. Thanks!
Thanks 2 U
Do you get knee bursitis from knee replacement?
Is it possible to veins get affected and inflame because of the bursa?
Is this common in martial artists?? I am afraid I will have to stop. Is there hope?? You videoed are excellent!
Hey Laura, so sorry to hear you have been dealing with knee bursitis :-( Temporarily, you might have to. But the sooner you address these issues, the sooner you will be able to strengthen your body like never before and come back even stronger 🙌🏼 The exercises on this playlist should be a good start: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thankyou so much!
What if it’s swelling at the back of the knee? Is this bursitis?
During long training runs for a marathon, I developed a lump behind the knee that was painful, and restricted my mobility.
Its okay when I don’t exert myself, but when I try to run or am On my feet for
a long time it flares up again, and
causes the whole knee to feel like it’s
seizing up.
I would appreciate your opinion, on this matter, Thank you.
I couldn’t find any video from you related to shoulder bursitis. May I do some of the shoulder exercises you have for in this channel? Thank you
Other channels have exercises for it.
Hi can a direct fall on both kneecaps cause a infrapatellar bursitis? Watched your 3 signs of meniscus videos they dont relate to me. I had black knee caps for 4 months , xrays good no arthritis but have to wait for orthopedic surgeon 4 to 6 months for meniscus tear which I think I don't have , looking for other options. Doing your glute exercises and tailgate swinging has improve my knees lots. Have full mobility but some quad pain leading to my knee when they get tired. Thanks B. Ps my kneecaps are dented !
Hey B, yes a direct fall on your knees can certainly cause infrapatellar bursitis! Especially if you were left with bruises for 4 months!!! I'm so glad that you're improving in your knees!!! Get those glutes stronger so you can take more pressure off your knees for the long-term!
Is cycling can be done with bursitis?
Hey FAMLOPEZ, This is a great question! 🙌 You can as long as you are activating the glute muscles. A way to test if you are activating the glutes is when you cycle for a while and you stop and get off your bike. If you notice that your quads are tired then the glutes were not activated. You want to feel tired in the glutes. We do have a video that explains the exercise here:
"Can Cycling Actually Help Heal Knee Pain From Chondromalacia Patella"
ua-cam.com/video/lzOiVhjFhfg/v-deo.html
The same techniques apply to bursitis even though the video is addressing Chondromalcia Patella.
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!😃
Can bursitis be painless? I have a swollen bump right in front of the knee cap that feels like a liquid filled sack but it doesn't hurt at all, not even when I press it. I was kneeling a lot recently so I think it is bursitis but what's strange is that it doesn't hurt at all.
My MRI report after meniscus repair shows "Mild fluid collection along medial aspect adjacent to MCL fibers-likely bursitis"
What does it mean?please reply🙏
Hey Kakarot, that sounds like you're still dealing with some swelling in the area. If you had your meniscus repair within the past 2 months, then this may be normal. If it's been more than 2 months, then you likely have an underlying muscle imbalance that is putting too much pressure on the inner part of the knee and not allowing that area to heal properly. Fix the muscle imbalance either way to make sure your knee is healthy for the long term!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy it's been over 10 months
And currently i'm facing instability and pain in bearing weight or walking for 10-15 mins..my knee feels heavy and uncomfortable
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy and i'm just 20 years old🥲
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy and how to fix muscle imbalance?
My doc didn't suggest any of this, is so scary that I feel I need to take care of it by myself. Could knocked knees be the root cause of this?
Hi Sophia, it can feel really scary but more than anything it's important to advocate for yourself and speak up when things don't sound or feel right. The root cause of bursitis is usually a muscle imbalance stemming from the glutes. We have a playlist for knee bursitis help you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
We wish you all the best! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I randomly get a swelling just below the knee cap, seems unrelated to activity, just starts and can be 2-3 days to peak pain, and can last for a week or two even when resting. it gets so bad i can't bend my knee or if i do, it takes several minutes, and also a long time to get it straight again. I have to pick my leg up to get into bed, it has no power and intense pain. I can stand up on this leg with no problem, so the actual part where the bones meet must be fine, its more like a muscle ligament thing. Been told it might be gouty arthritis. Does that sound likely? I am thinking it might be bursitis after watching your video, esoecially the one beflow the knee. I do have strong quads and I do have a small butt so maybe you are onto something here, very interesting!
Can this happen acutely eg bad movement.
How to walk stairs with bursitis? I have them at home
How about gout
Hi @altaqwa9524, we are so sorry that you are dealing with complications due to gout. Unfortunately we do not have any videos dealing with gout, but would recommend visiting a rheumatologist.
We wish you all the best on your road to recovery and hope you are able to find some relief soon 🧡 🧡 🧡
Hi can bursa rupture and bleed after a fall on the knee ?
Will cycling help to rebalance my leg muscles?
Just subd 👍 very informative 👍
Can people with a high foot arch also be the cause of some muscle groups being overused and play a role in getting Bursitis of the inner knee area? My son has just started playing rugby, he has high arches, his second practice he fell on his knee while tackling and now has a huge painful bump (not a bruise) on the inner section of the knee below the knee cap, he is only 12 now, will this cause future issues? And how can I have him treated correctly to train the correct muscle groups to help with the high arch and prevent further Bursa injuries?
This past weekend I experienced a pulsating pain below my knee cap on the right side (outside) of my right leg. The pain was intense I applied my right thumb on the spot and it alleviated the pulsing pain. There is no pain with movement. Sunday it occurred a couple of times that evening. I took ibuprofen Sunday evening with no further pain until Tuesday even while standing I felt a series of pulses then it stopped. Any idea?
Hey Orange Juice, we are so sorry that you are having to deal with pulsating pain below the knee cap, that is no fun 😞
We are glad to hear it is not a constant problem that is keeping you from doing things, yet. There are many things this could be. Here are some video playlist you should check out to better help figure this out:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
“Patella Pain Syndrome Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maaTNzf_HA4977E_r4k9r2X.html
"Knee Bursitis and Tendonitis Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYJjj7Xp8GYNuup56de-NLD.html
Keep us posted on your progress! 🙌🏽
I really appreciate your reply. Thank you 🙏
I noticed mine has started from my body getting stiff from My back
I had Bursitis on elbow and fluid build up.Had asperation and Doctor drained said fluid from elbow no problems.i tried RICE Method for week's and didn't do a thing.Just did same thing with catching my kneecap.went to Doctor same situation had it Drained of fluid build up good as new.why you not mention this sir.???
So I get bursitis about twice a year since 2021. I was thinking of going to see my doctor but he doesn't do anything. He says there's nothing wrong with takes a x-ray. And put some tape on it. The first time was the. Caused by kneeling on cement working on my car. This time it was caused by standing in one place for 3 or 4 hours. Sanding and painting my back fence. Don't have any pain.
Do statin drugs (Lipitor, Zocor, etc.) cause swelling of the bursa? Like clockwork, after 6 weeks of taking a relatively high dose of a statin, my knee(s) swell resulting in intense pain.
Ask your doctor to switch you to a low dose water soluble statin. Lipitor and Zocor are fat soluble and cause more muscle problems. Pravachol or Lescol are water based. Crestor is also water based but is the strongest statin and can cause problems. Pravachol at 10mg nightly with lipid profile in 6 weeks. If tolerated the dose can be increased. Take Co-enzyme Q10 400mg daily. This also helps with muscle pain. Hope this helps. Dr.Mike DO
Lipitor and Zocor caused lots of knee pain. Pravachol, even at a high dose, caused zero pain. Very effective with minimal to no side effects! 👏👏
Now that it's over the counter, is diclofenac a good option for pain treatment?
Hey @Smedley61! We'd love to help you but this a question better suited for your primary doctor or physician as they would be able to give you an answer on if its a fit for you and how much to take.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Ironically, I saw a doctor today and among the prescriptions was diclofenac.
Can certain types of shoes cause bursitis in the knee. Is there an email or a number I could contact you at to explain my situation with my knees
What if you got hit in the knee with a baseball thrown pretty hard at you and its lots of swelling but decreases pretty quick? It hurts to walk (cant really walk at all) and i cant really bend my knee straight and back that great and i am not pushing myself at the moment. It has been 3 days since i got hit and i have been doing nothing but resting,icing,using ibuprofen, and elevating my leg.
My main question is, what would this be called?
My glutes are strong. I don’t think muscle imbalance is the root cause
Hi kban, it has to do with whether your glutes are stronger than your thighs.
When it comes to knee pain and muscle imbalances, the hamstrings and quads tend to be more dominant, like the heavier side of the seesaw. This can put excess pressure on the knee joint, leading to discomfort and potential issues. Our suggestion is to focus on
strengthening the glutes and engaging the core muscles, which act as the other side of the seesaw, helping to restore balance and reduce strain on the knee.
You can go back to working the hamstrings and quads as soon as you are confident the glutes are stronger. You will know when the pain subsides in your knees but you will need to make sure that the strength in the glutes, hamstrings, and quads are balanced.
Of course, we acknowledge that everyone's situation is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. We encourage you to listen to your body and if you don't feel like focusing on the glutes is going to work for you then do what feels best.
Hello :) thank you so much for all of your videos. I’ve learned so much. I’ve been having this very uncomfortable feeling on one of my knees. Almost like it’s misaligned, I don’t have pain just an uncomfortable ( like a pulled muscle on the back of my knee and side of my hip. I can see a dent on the side of my knee cap, it looks like my knee is shrinking and the tendon below it looks smaller than the other knee. When I move the same leg like I’m riding a bike motion the hip area pops. I feel like I’m falling apart. Would love to get your feedback on what you think may be going on.I have major health anxiety and I’m afraid to go see a doc and be told I need surgery. 😢I can walk okay no major pain, but I’m afraid it will get worse. Please help!
It hurts to walk
Hi, Georgie! We're sooo sorry it hurts to walk! :( On the bright side, we have some videos with advice on walking in the playlist below to help!
“Walking & Stair Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH.html
Sleeping on my side without a pillow
Carnivorous eating helps.
Hey @EyreEver! Thank you for being active on our channel, we are glad you found something that works for you when it comes to your eating habits! 😄
In my report for my left knee it says small popliteal cyst in continuity with septated ganglion cyst expanding superiorly along semimebranosus muscle belly measuring 1.6 x 1.0 x 3.5 cm (transverse x craniocaudal )
And also mild semimembranosus tibial collateral ligament bursitis
What can you recommend for me ? Cortisone shot , physical therapy or bursectomy
Also does a arthroscopic surgery help for my case ?? Thanks dr !
Hi Karma,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing the details of your situation. We’re sorry to hear that you’re dealing with these knee issues and hope you can find some relief soon. While we specialize in helping people avoid surgery, it’s important to note that we cannot offer personalized guidance without a proper evaluation. It might be a good idea to consult with a surgeon to discuss whether surgery would be beneficial in your case.
If you're interested in exploring non-surgical options, we recommend booking a virtual consultation with one of our experts to discuss your situation in more detail. Our Virtual Consultations are conducted similarly to a Zoom call, and we will send you a link that will automatically connect you with one of our doctors. This consultation will allow us to gain a better understanding of your condition, discuss your medical history, and provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs.
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In the meantime, we have some general information and videos on knee bursitis and tendonitis that might be helpful to you.
“Knee Bursitis and tendonitis help”
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We hope you found this information helpful. We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 🙌
Can you get bursitis in a knee that has been replaced
Absolutely yes! You still have bursa in your knees even if the joint is replaced!
After three physical therapy sessions my bursitis was so painful I was shaking and couldn’t sleep for three days. Thank you.