Sit in a chair with both legs in front of you and feet on the floor. Cross the ankle of the affected leg over the opposite knee. Wrap your arms around your knee and foot, as if cradling the lower leg, and lift them until you feel a stretch deep in the buttock. Hold this position...
At the age of 18, I transformed from a self-proclaimed couch potato into someone who walked and eventually ran to alleviate the pain associated with my lupus. Fast forward to today, at 50, I’ve learned to navigate a life filled with persistent pain through a combination of exercise, nutri...
(e.g. knee joint to knee joint) 4. It is painful to run.If it is merely annoying to run it is possibly not an injury. When running though don’t take the motto, “No pain, no gain” very seriously. Don’t run if it is painful you may be increasing your chances of a serious...
Protect. Initially, you may choose to “protect” the injury site. This may include the use of crutches to assist with walking. Even using a simple ACE wrap is a method of protecting the site from further injury. Refrain from an activity that may have caused the injury. Avoid aggressive s...
When your inflammation is under control, apply a heating pad to your hip a few times a day to reduce pain and spasms. Kneel down on one knee and place your opposite foot on the floor. Push your hips forward, then relax. Do up to 10 repetitions. Next, with your feet braced on the ...
we recommend use of the Knee TShellz Wrap®at least once per day. Arthritis of the knee is a chronic condition, but we are of the opinion that the use of a cold compress to reduce swelling and a Knee TShellz Wrap®for flexibility and enhanced blood flow are very powerful tools for...
A knee may appear swollen from an injury to the tendons, ligaments or meniscus. Other medical problems such as arthritis might contribute to swelling in the knee joint. Even overuse can make your knees swollen.