Yoga Poses for Knee PainKnee pain is an injury which obstruct patients to do their routine activities normally as the knees have to support the body weight all the time. There are many conditions that can cause it;
1. AgingPeople who are older than 40 years old have more risk to get knee pain from Osteoarthritis. Mostly found in women older than 45. Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis involving degeneration of the cartilage.
2. Standing or sitting for too long
3. OverweightAs the knees have to support the body weight, being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee pain.
4. Lack of exerciseLack of exercise contributes to smaller and weaker muscles that support the knee joint.
5. Overuse knee injuriesWhen muscles and tendons are stressed even slightly beyond their capabilities, microscopic tears occur.
Symptoms
1. PoppingA pop is often heard or felt when a ligament of the knee joint is torn.
2. Crunching/GrindingThis can be sensed when the cartilage is worn away.This is commonly found in arthritis.
3. LockingThere are two types of locked knee. One is caused by torn meniscus. When a large fragment of the torn meniscus is wedged within the knee, it obstruct the knee to move normally. The other types of locked knee is caused by severe pain with any knee motion.
4. Giving-Way/InstabilityWhen the ligaments that connect the shin bone (tibia) to the thigh bone (femur)are stretched or torn, the knee may feel as though it is giving way beneath the patient.
5. SwellingIf swelling occurs immediately after an injury it can be injury in anterior cruciate ligament or it can be fracture also. When swelling develops over hours to days, the injury may be a tear of the meniscus or ligament sprain.Physical TherapyThe goal of physical therapy is to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, a large muscle of the thighs that extends the legs and tendons around the knee joints. Hence yoga poses which exercise the knees, thigh, hips and calves are recommended for those with knee problem.
Leg Raises PoseLeg Raises Pose help strengthen the thigh and calve muscles. It is recommended to do this pose for both legs, Contract the raised legs at least 10 seconds, 10-15 rounds. Do this pose 2 times per day. Yoga Locust Pose(Shalabhasana)Yoga locust pose or Shalabhasana is a form of back bend, using the strength of the upper and middle back to lift the legs as high as possible. It strengthens the quadriceps and buttock.
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