CHRONIC KNEE PAIN!!!! please help very important!?
hi, im a teenager and ive been having really sharp knee pain the pain is about below my knee almost at my shin, pretty much on the bone. EXAMPLE: when i squat and get back up its a really sharp pain. AND tomorrow i have a track meet (first one) and i really want it to go away by then.. right now im using an ACE rap and some "icey hot" gel it doesnt seem to be working tho please help i need to know!
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1. I can't speculate on what the problem may be, but you should take some motrin or aleve to help with any swelling, also you may want to put an icepack where it is hurting.2. Could it be shin splints?
I'd say try icing it and take an anti-inflammatory like motrin or ibuprofin. Unfortunately one of the best things you can do for splints is rest, but it doesn't sound like that's an option.
Good luck, I hope ya figure it out.
3. HI,
I am a physical therapist. Knee pain is a common problem. The most common knee conditions not associated with trauma include knee cap or patella femoral pain and knee arthritis. Trauma generally is associated with knee conditions including a meniscus tear or ligament sprains.
From a treatement standpoint there are some simple things to do not matter what the specific condition. First, avoid any aggravating activity (running/stairs/squatting), utilize ice (not heat!), and exercise to the extent you can tolerate. I specifically like a stationary bike as repetitive motion helps to maintain knee mobility.
For information and treatment recommendations regarding specific knee conditions visit the link below.
Hope this helps.
~JTrempe PT, ATC
4. OK- I am surprised the physical therapist missed this. You have the classic symptoms of Osgood Schlatters. This is where the muscle is actually tearing part of the bone away. It is Extremely common in teenagers. The good news is that it is not a serious condition and will eventually heal. However, the bad news is that you need to stop doing activity that causes the problem. That will include track. It will continue to get worse if your do not rest it.
I really wish you the best. I'm a chiropractor. I hate giving this type of news, but if you go to your doctor, they will give you the same diagnosis.
