Should You Get Your Knee Drained To Help With Knee Pain?
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Knee swelling, often called water on the knee, can be chronic and debilitating. It can lead to a loss of motion in the knee and the ability to walk or stand too!
Sometimes doctors offer to drain the fluid in the knee to reduce the swelling. This can help with tolerating more standing, walking and can instantly increase mobility as well.
But is this a good thing to do?
Should you get your knee drained to help with knee pain?
What if that fluid is supposed to be there for a specific reason?
Why does the fluid build up again?
Dr. David answers all these questions about draining the water on the knee.
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00:00 Should You Get Your Knee Drained To Help With Knee Pain?
01:24 Why Does Fluid Build Up In The Knee Joint?
04:50 Will Getting The Fluid Drained Help?
06:36 What If Swelling Is Related To Surgery?
08:38 What If The Fluid Builds Up Again?
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Missed alot of your videos for quite some time. Will return as needed for sure. You, none the less, remain one of the very best of human beings to me.
thank you for the knowledge ! Awesome video !
Thanks a lot, very informative video, stay blessed always
Thank You!!
Great info. God bless you. Thank u so much.
Love these vidoes, so well explained! Thank u for not missing a thing!
Hey Wayne, Thank you so much! We appreciate the kind words and your support!
AWESOME video! So well explain. Thank you!!
Hey Drew, You are so welcome! Your kind words mean a lot to us.🙌 Please take care!
100 percent. I once had 15 cc removed from my left knee. The relief was huge. Now I wear compression sleeves to keep the fluid from building up.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING
You're very welcome im1sinfulman!!!
Well Explained. Thank you so much!
Hi Dee! 🌟 Thank you so much for your kind words! 🧡 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on Knee Pain Help. You can check it out here:
“Knee Pain Exercises, Stretches, Advice, & Tips Playlist”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY02hvFckRQO55HfAqDtWrM.html
We wish you the best on your recovery journey! Please take care! 🧡
Well said
Thank you so much 😊
You are very welcome! 🧡
Thanks!
Hey Dennis!,👋 It is our pleasure! Thank you so much for your support. 🙌
Excellent video !
Thank you Jeffrey! 🙌
Sir I enjoy watching your videos thanks for all your good advice and explaining ,sir it’s 6 month’s since I did my total knee replacement but my knee are still a bit stiff and don’t have the amount of bend ,is there any thing exercise I can now do ,thank you sir for you advice god bless .
i love the enfo on this video
Hey Alicia, We are thrilled to hear that you are loving this info! 🧡 Thank you.
Ok thank explains a lot, what can I do so this does not keep coming back minimum 2 to 3 times a year. I NEED HELP
Hi thank you
Hi Shakie Jairam!
Thank you for your support! 🙌🧡
Thanks !!!
Don't stop with all your information.
I'm 77 and been having knee problems.
I just got my 3rd steroid shot over 3 years. Arthritis seems to be the problem.
Hey Dawn, You got it! We are going to keep putting out content as often as we can.🧡 We are so sorry to see that you have been suffering from knee arthritis. It can be very frustrating to deal especially when it makes everyday tasks more difficult to do. We hope that the steroid shots have been helping with some relief.
Your situation makes you a perfect fit for our Knee Arthritis Recovery Program. The 28-Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ACL tears, ligament injuries, chondromalacia patella, cartilage problems, and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee arthritis help. You can check it out here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
We hope you feel better soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hola, Dr. David, last year my doc pulled out 3 syringes of air from my knee .. Is that common? I so very much appreciate all of your videos .. your dedication is so visible thank you ..
Oh no! Sorry you had to have 3 syringes pulled from your knee last year :-(
That is not at all common...there's something going on in your knee that is causing that fluid to build up!
Thank you so much for taking time to explain everything, But when you say muscle and balance what exactly is that?
I think he said Muscle imbalance, if I am not wrong
Had my knee drained before seeing videos. The fluid and tinge of nerve twangs is already coming back after only 5 days. Just like you said, the ortho told me ok to do my walks - no worry!! But after listening to you I hear I must take it easy, get the MRI. Will ice help with the fluid until I figure out my plan?? Thanks so much!!
In the future don't get your knee drained unless you're not inflamed anymore. And you're on a downhill slope like if you look at your knee everyday and you see it going down. You can help it out like that but if you're totally inflamed it's just going to come back the next day or two days later. I look at my knee and I say well it's going to do what it wants to do. When it wants to come down it will. One thing you might try when your knee is inflamed seems to help me it's pineapples and cherries. Either it was a coincidence and it was starting to come down or they helped I'm not sure
I only just learned I have fluid on the knee 7 months after injuring it. No wonder the physical therapy wasn't working. At least now after I get it drained, despite my trypanophiba demanding otherwise, I can start mending the injuries to both the muscles and meniscus this fluid caused.
Have a lot of fluid in my knee just saw the doc and chose not to get it drained because I wanted to do my own research first. I am 2 months post-op from a meniscectomy. I tried jogging and didn’t feel right and woke up swollen and a lot of fluid. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Hi, i've suffered from patella maltracking, Hoffas fat pad impingment and patellar tendinosis on my left knee. It started in June 2022. Since then the fluid has been more than normal.
I've tried to strengthen the glutes and foam roll the thighs daily. I've tried to work on my foot muscles. The left knee is longer and is hyper mobile. I've tried to work on my hip mobility.
I've tried to take off pressure from the knee joint but the problem persists. Ghe root cause to this problem is still a mystery. And the doctor didn't want to drain the knee.
I fear that the cartilage on the femur is being damaged. What to do when you have tried all?
Feels like the doctor and the physios don't have the tools to deal with these types of problems. Feels shit.
what happen if the fluid is not removed? do it dissapear itself or stay their forever?
Okay I thought I would hold off on commenting until I was sure. So my knee was really swollen around the kneecap. From January 25th to February 25th. On the 25th it look like it was starting to go down. It's been going down every day since the 25th of February day and night. I'd say it's probably about 70% down now. Been doing the tailgate kicks. Probably two weeks after My knee got inflamed. This is the third time it's happened each time it happens it's normally about a year and a couple months in between. The first time it took one month for it to go down. The second time it took two weeks. This time it took one month.
One of the best PT vloggers. You are the best of all the best. Oh my engli😅sh.
Hi Evelyn! Thank you so much for your kind words and your support! We are happy to have been able to help! 🧡✨ And your english is just fine! 🙂
Hava a knee injury, bike fall, the works well throughout all movements but there is a little fluid build at the inner, the muscle the lead to the groin, part of the knee.
I am icing it 3xs a day wear a compression sleeve during day rime.
At night I apply castor oil CBD ointment a some baking soda. Everyday it look better slowly.
Try to keep the leg up when now working.
Any tips to heal thos injury well aprciated
how strange that i can squat all the way down and get back up. i have not been able to get down or up in 4 years as going down hurt much and my knees felt tight and swollen and i had no strength to get back up.
i have cut carbs to 10% in a day and eat 90%beef causing in two weeks time i have no pain
and strength. i feel so strong and have lost 10lbs. so strange!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your videos. I wish I watched them a few weeks ago when I had to go to the ER when my knee swelled up the size of a grapefruit. Oh the pain. I’m so glad that I found these videos and I do plan to share them on my health page.
Yeah the first time my knee swelled up I don't know if it look like a grapefruit. But it just looked like a whale with no shape. The second time and the third time it wasn't as bad And each time it happened there was about a year and two or three months in between. And each time it happened I was down on my knees. On cement underneath my car. Working underneath my car. Working on a fog lights
@@albertraschiatore7618 Wow!
I have only mild fluid in my knees as shown in my MRI report. Should I still drain it? Or only take medicines? When can I start exercising and go back to normal life? I am a dancer and feeling very restricted 😒
Please help
Hi there did you find relief?
I was told mine was a Baker's Cyst. I did hurt my knee this past spring. I am trying icing and a knee sleeve and it is helping!
Hey Joyce! We are sorry to hear that you're dealing with a Baker's Cyst, we can only imagine the pain you've been experiencing over the last year. We are glad that you are finding some relief by wearing a knee brace and icing it.
Here is a playlist for you that might be beneficial to your recovery:
"Baker's Cyst Knee Pain Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE.html
We would also like to suggest that you look into our Knee Meniscus Recovery Program if you would like a structured approach that could increase the chances of significantly improving your knee situation. Although it is titled Knee Meniscus Recovery Program, this program does a great job of guiding you through exercises and stretches that help with cartilage problems like Baker's Cyst. You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
If they removed your plica, and I already had 3 drainages (the initial one was with blood), and keep getting liquid-full, will it stop? I'm doing exercises, but walking is getting painful. I just have 1 month after the surgery (arthroscopic surgery - acl broken but surgeon decided not to repair it). Do I have hope???
Actually I got really sad because it was a surgery to reconstruct an ACL and I got out with a plica removed and the ACL still not repaired. The doctor said it was starting to heal with the fibers that were still attached. Will I miss the Plica for the future???
hey my name is solin valenciana from Atlanta georgia i have a question a long it takes for the fluid on the knee to go away
Hey Solin! Great question! It really depends on how bad your knee is and if you're doing the right things to help your knee. For some it may take just weeks and for others it might take months...either way, you've got to take pressure off your knee so that you can allow your knee to be more normal. That means you should fix the muscle imbalance.
Those eyes….and oh yes, fabulous advice!
How to know if you have a muscle imbalance? What test can be done. I'm experiencing knee swelling.
Hey Aaron! If you are experiencing knee pain or symptoms of arthritis, such as swelling. It's probable you have an imbalance between your glutes and quads/hamstrings. Here is a playlist with all of our content related to this issue:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Hope this helps! Please keep us posted on how you are doing!
Is it too late once you have osteoarthritis
Ok I HV my left knee and it's prevent me from walking. Now I did a ultrasound and it shows the cyst and just a bit of fluid but I had tear at the mcl. But Dr told me no need to alarm. I don't HV swelling but plenty pain and I can't straighten my leg the Armstring hurts. But I'm in pain for over a month and they can't seem to figure it out alll they give is muscle relaxer and I HV to use a crutches at times . What to do. No arteritis either
Hey 123tripleks, sorry to hear about your MCL tear :-(
That's great that you were told no need to alarm, and it's even better that you don't have swelling too! But the fact that you cannot straighten your knee and have been like this for a month is concerning. You likely have a tibial shift and or a meniscus problem.
You can learn about the tibial shift from this video:
“This Rare Diagnosis Is Easily The Biggest Reason For Inner Knee Pain”
ua-cam.com/video/XY0EbjhK8lQ/v-deo.html
All our meniscus videos are here:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I HV some fat knees so I can't feel the bones. But can a x-ray so the shifting of the bones. And one more thing when I turn my knee inside it pain so much I HV to stop one time to relieve the pain
Hi I've had cortisone, steroid, and injection with gel and my knee still swelling up. What should I do. Besides the sleeve and the wrapping.
Listen Linda!!!
Hello Linda! This is a true case of treating the symptoms and not the cause. You are being treated for our swelling, but not the cause of your swelling. Here are some videos that may be helpful
“Knee Pain Exercises, Stretches, Advice, & Tips Playlist”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY02hvFckRQO55HfAqDtWrM.html
My swelling in my knee, for more a year now is from lymes. It has also destroyed the cartilage. Many needles in my knee and 5 doctors later. It is not a live bacteria. Will it ever go away?
Try applying oregano lavender essential oil blend directly to you knee. It has helped me when I felt like something was burning / infected.
I had MRI and they found some fluid in my both knees. I’m pretty sure because I kneel almost daily at work and ruining my knees. I hope if I’ll stop kneeling my knees will heal. Hopefully I didn’t cause permanent damage to my knees from years of kneeling to save my back
Hey Jolita! So sorry to hear about your knee pain and having to kneel for work for so many years :-( We suggest using a supportive material for whenever you need to put pressure on your knees.
All the best!
I’ll try not to kneel anymore do you think it will repair itself? Thanks I don’t really have pain unless I kneel on it
NO never had surgery what now could a injury cause this I can't do anything.
Could you get to the point about should we get it drained then explain the causes. Thanks
Hey Olowa, if you are in a position to begin doing physical therapy/exercises to address your root muscle imbalance, by all means. However, draining the fluid and continuing life as normal without addressing the problem will cause the fluid build up to come back.
Hola, sir,,,
Hey Zainab!!
Im 30 years old, but i already have fluid in my knee both left and right, may be i get this from my training in Philippine National Police,
My RA caused me to have 5 knee drains 4 in one month and another next month now I have to have total knee replacement knee wasn't like this before due to bad med's
i suffer from rhumetoid arthritis after 7 years my knee has flared up should i get the water flushed out
Hey Anand, We're so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for 7 years and that your knee has flared up!🥺 To address your question, it depends. If you feel that you have knee fluid, getting it drained could provide temporary relief. It is more important that you address the root cause which more often is caused by a muscle imbalance. We do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist for Knee Arthritis Help. If you are interested you can view it here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.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!
i am off painkillers for one year after taking them for 13 years if my life
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy can water go away on its own?
I cannot bend my knee, it looks swollen. I had a small tumor removed from my knee cap two years ago. I can bend it in the pool but that is all. I also can bend it just enough to go up and down the stairs without issue but I cannot kick my leg forward in a seated position. I am going to see my doctor because it is really bad… last time I saw him he told me to try and exercise it more and there is no way I can do that now.
I’m 66 years old and suffer from the age of 35 with arthritis in the knees I’ve cut out Fruit during the winter months that’s the time my arthritis plays up I don’t drink alcohol or fruit it contains Folick acid and I’ve not had my knee swelling since . But I did Used your method for the tibia alignment because I had the same pain on the inside of my knees and it Worked thank you. ❤️🙏🇬🇧👍
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
This is fantastic to hear Steven!!!!
Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyDoctor I would like to know when is the right to do surgery on your knee.
Does fruits cause water in knees ( knee effusion)?
Doc, are you in Bangalore ??
I need help with both my knee
I have osteoarthritis in both knees. My left knee had the fluid removed but wasnt able to get a steroid injection because it wasnt 3 months yet. After taking Methylprednisolone for 6 days left knee got swollen again had the fluid removed but this time I was able to get a steroid injection. It has been 3 days and everything is good. I don't have pain when I walk and there is no clicking when I walk. I have noticed thet when I eat potatoes chips or eat fried food my knee swell up. Why is that 🤷♀️. Thank you
People with osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis may react badly to potatoes since its a vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family. Seed oils are inflammatory and may cause a reaction in certain people and should be avoided! If you have noticed that your knee swells up when eating potatoes and seed oils you could try leaving them out to see if you improve. With optimal diet you can improve massively. Wishing you lots of good health🙏
Thank you
My knee fluid gone at accident
Help me please how it normal that issue please
Hey Football Life, We're so sorry to hear about your accident! 🥺 The fluid can go away on its own but it can also come back depending on the injury. We will link a couple of playlist here for you that has additional information for the knee. You can check it out here:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I wached that
My problem is cartilage and fluid issue
Any medication?
I conselt a doctor at ayurvedhic he told me just rest and eating vegetables for fluid filling. I wait that last 7 monts.this time pain is nof fully finished.
The pain was my left knee right side portion of inside 🙏🏼
My age 22
Synovial fluid
Hey D MagnifyScent lady, that is the correct term for knee fluid for sure, but not everyone knows the term.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy my profession includes testing of SF.
Muscle imbalance? Is that because the swelling in the knee is causing the quadriceps muscles to weaken and fire more slowly ?
So in that specific case , the fluid should be drained from the knee first and then start physical therapy to get the quadriceps muscles firing normally again ?
I have no choice with my knee fluid. Have no insurance and no money to pay out of pocket. American healthcare system is for the rich or subsidized welfare poor.
So I trudge thru my day like always. Would be nice for a legit DIY. Fluid drain video to be on youtube.
Wow , what a waste of 10 minutes. This guy spoke volumes of useless information. Several times he mentions the cause being a ,
" Muscle imbalance" , but not once does heelaborate. Which freakin' muscles ??!!
How do you put those muscles in balance ??
He might know what , he us talking about but...
He is failing miserably in explaining S-u-c-c-i-n-c-t-l-y saying how to fix the muscle imbalance with a particular exorcise.
Try writing what you're going to say , then go over it and edit it. Cut out all the verbose blabbering. Get to the point and stay on it. Give every peice of the puzzle.
Hey Rollin' Stone Dave! Thanks for the feedback. We love to teach and educate our listeners about why we recommend doing the movements and exercises we show in our videos. Sometimes we don't show exercises in our videos because it's important to understand what is happening in the body. If you're looking for videos of exercises without explanations for when to do them, then you might not like our channel. You should consider unsubscribing so we don't show up for you on UA-cam.
He did just fine .
You need to talk less