Which part of my knee is causing this pain?!
Question: Which part of my knee is causing this pain.?
I'm almost 30, somewhat overweight and most of my weight is carried on my thighs (i'm working on them). Over the past few months I have severe pain in my knees but ONLY in two positions. If i sit down in a chair, and go to stand up I can feel pain on the top and sides of my kneecap, I have to strain. also, if I'm laying down on my back and lift my leg straight up - I don't feel pain. But If I try and bend that leg downward, I feel the pain. No pain when walking around or staying still... What is causing this, do I need surgery and which part of my knee is causing these pains.? TY. Health Question & Answer
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Sounds like it is patella femoral joint dysfunction. The problem maybe compounded by the weight factor and if your knees tend to be knock kneed. You need a very specific set of exercises to help you. There are some that you can do at home but it would be best if you saw a physical therapist who could give you more than the few I will. Start off on the floor in a long sitting position. Place a large towel roll under the one knee and have the muscles of the knee push down into the towel. Hold that for a few seconds and relax. This can be done as much as you like as it will not hurt the knee and should not cause any pain. Do one knee ten to fifteen times and then the other. Next get a large can of tomato juice or some other product and place a towel over it. Place that under one knee while in the long sitting position. Drape a one pound ankle weight across the foot and slowly elevate the lower leg until it is straight. Hold that end position for a few seconds and slowly return to the floor. Do that fifteen times rest and then repeat that cycle a total of three times. Do the opposite knee next. As you get stronger add another pound. You can easily go up to ten to fifteen pounds. This last movement is a little more difficult to do but certainly not difficult at all. Get a 2x4 or large book of equal size and stand on it lengthwise. Slowly elevate the foot that is on the floor off it by straightening out the knee on the board or book. Do that ten times rest and repeat the cycle twice more. Do the opposite side. Again seeing a therapist would be your best bet in getting more specific movements that would fit your issues.Health Question & Answer
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