Knee Problem

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Many minor knee problems can be treated at home with self-care measures. You can try: Resting your knee, Icing the knee, Compressing the knee with an elastic bandage, Elevating your knee, and Taking anti-inflammatory medications.

Description

Knee problems can have many causes, including injuries, medical conditions, or overuse: 

  • Knee injuries

These can include sprains, strains, torn ligaments or cartilage, or a dislocated kneecap. They can be caused by falls, collisions, sudden twisting, or excessive force. 

  • Medical conditions

These include arthritis, gout, and infections. Osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis in the knee, is a progressive disease that worsens with age. 

  • Other causes

These include bursitis, which is inflammation caused by repeated pressure on the knee, or tendinitis, which is inflammation of the tendon. 

Knee problem Symptoms
Torn cartilage Pain on the inside or outside of the knee joint
Torn ligament Bleeding into the knee, swelling, or an unstable knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome Pain in the front of the knee around the kneecap
Dislocated kneecap The kneecap doesn’t hold within its groove or swings from one side to the other

Many minor knee problems can be treated at home with self-care measures. You can try: Resting your knee, Icing the knee, Compressing the knee with an elastic bandage, Elevating your knee, and Taking anti-inflammatory medications.

Can Yoga & Meditation help manage Knee Problem?

Yoga and meditation can help manage knee problems: 

  • Yoga

Yoga can help with knee problems by: 

  • Increasing flexibility, strength, and balance: Yoga can help people with limited range of motion or poor flexibility. 
  • Reducing pain and stiffness: Yoga can help reduce pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). 
  • Improving joint stability: Yoga can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, which can increase joint stability. 
  • Promoting relaxation and stress reduction: Yoga can help promote relaxation and stress reduction. 
  • Meditation

Meditation can help with knee problems by: 

  • Reducing pain sensitivity: Meditation can help reduce pain sensitivity and induce analgesic effects. 
  • Improving quality of life

Yoga and meditation can help improve quality of life for people with knee problems. 

If you have knee problems, you can try modified yoga poses and use props to help you balance. For example, in chair pose, you can hug a block between your shins to help ensure safe alignment.