New Year, New Knee
Knee pain is a very common problem. If your knee has been bothering you for a while or keeping you from activities you enjoy, the new year is a good time to take action. I encourage you to resolve to get the right diagnosis; resolve to take action to relieve the pain ; resolve to live life to the fullest, life pain-free. For some people, strategies such as physical therapy and weight loss may bring so much improvement, they will feel like they have a "new" knee. For others with severe arthritis and constant pain, a "new knee" in the form of a joint replacement may be the best option to eliminate the pain once and for all. Basically, there are two types of knee pain. "Acute" pain is what we experience after a sudden knee injury. When this happens, people are advised to follow the regimen known as RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. They should rest their knee, apply ice on and off, and keep the joint elevated over the level of their hear