Best Exercises For Knee Pain Caused by Osteoarthritis

Best Exercises to do For Knee Pain Caused by Osteoarthritis

If you live with daily pain, you know how hard it can be to do the simplest of tasks and how the pain can quickly rob you of the joy and happiness you once got from your life. This is especially true when you are living with knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Exercise can be a great way to strengthen the body and when done correctly, can help reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. No two people are the same and no two workout routines will be the same, so it is important to develop a plan that works for you and then stick to it! Here are some of the best exercises for knee pain that our patients here at the Pain Relief Institute have had great success with:

Knee Pain Exercises

Partial Squats

Get a chair and stand about a foot or so in front of it, legs aligned with the hips, and your toes pointed forward. Bending slowly from the hips and lower yourself halfway into a seated position. Keep your abs tight, hold the halfway pose for a count of 10, and make sure your knees don’t bend out past your toes.

Side-Lying Leg Lifts

Lay on your left side on the floor legs stretched out straight together. Support your head with your left arm. With your leg stretched and the toes flexed, lift your left leg as high as you can- foot at shoulder height is the ultimate goal. Doe these lifts 10 times then switch to the other leg. For a bigger workout, use ankle weights.

Step-Ups

One of the simplest workouts to do for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, all you need is a place to step. Simply stand up straight, lift one leg, keeping your back straight, step up with both feet then step back down. Do this at least 10-20 times, and slower stretching steps are better than jarring fast steps for this workout.

Calf Raises

This is one of the best exercises for knee pain and is a great stretching exercise to add to your routine. Simply stand behind a chair, with feet slightly apart, and push up onto your toes, hold
for a count of 10 or until the calf muscles start to burn, then lower yourself slowly. Do this several times for a good strengthening stretch.

Hamstring Stretch

Lie flat on your back on the floor or bed and keep your left leg flat on the floor with the right leg bent up for stability. Loop a towel around your left ankle and lift your leg as high up as you can, making sure you keep your leg straight and your back flat. Hold for at least ten seconds then repeat with the other leg.
Here at PRI we have helped many of our patients overcome their knee pain caused by osteoarthritis and with the best exercises for knee pain a part of your routine, you can too! Call us today for more help or information about our pain management services!

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